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IV

It stands for intrinsic value; in the context of options (stock options) and similar instruments (tradable and non-tradable), it is...

Intrinsic Value

In the context of options (stock options) and similar instruments (tradable and non-tradable), it is the difference between the fair...

Inventory

An asset that is held for sale, separately or as part of other assets, in the normal course of business....

Past Due Account

An account (an account receivable) that captures an amount past due in relation to a financial asset. The past-due balance...

Past Due

With respect to a financial asset, it is a situation that results from failure of a counterparty (e.g., an issuer,...

Taking a Bath

One of the methods of creative accounting that constitutes a host of procedures taken by an entity's management to substantially...

Big Bath

One of the methods of creative accounting that constitutes a host of procedures taken by an entity's management to substantially...

Creative Accounting

A set of accounting practices that are meant to show compliance with principles and rules (such as those prescribed by...

Cost of Services

A cost measure that represents the direct costs of the services provided by a business. For a service company, the...

Cost of Sales

A cost measure (also known as cost of goods sold or in short COGS) that represents the direct costs of...