According to the May 2019 Financial Stability Report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, there was more than $15 billion in outstanding commercial credit. While there are many ways companies…

When it comes to business needs, securing financing is a top priority, particularly when starting out or for on-going needs such as making payroll or paying for inventory. This financing could include a loan…

When it comes to running a business, having outstanding invoices that turn into uncollectible receivables or simply bad debt is a fact of life. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a safe harbor…

Based on statistics from the World Bank, the United States government spent 3.59 percent of its 2022 gross domestic product on research and development. While private businesses spend on their own research…

With the global digital payments market expected to see north of $20 trillion in transaction value in 2025, according to Statista, business-to-business transactions are undoubtedly going to be seeing…

Working capital is the difference between a business’ current assets and liabilities. Negative working capital can happen when a business’ current assets are below its current liabilities. Therefore, working…

Whether it’s maintaining compliance with accounting standards or ensuring asset values are not overvalued for internal stakeholders or external existing or potential new investors, looking at net realizable…

Bad debt expense is an important concept that businesses must account for when it comes to their financial reporting. Regardless of the timeframe a company accounts for, it helps companies determine what…

Depreciation can help a business realize tax benefits, maintain compliance with financial reporting requirements, and project asset replacement. The…

When it comes to financial analysis, there are two metrics that internal stakeholders and external users, such as investors and analysts, can use to assist with analyzing a business’ operations.