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Understanding Corporations: The Accounting Model

As accounting and finance are indelibly linked, one view of a corporation considers the firm to be a set of financial records which provide a snapshot of corporate health. However, financial records are largely historic, not forward thinking.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 28, 2009 to
Accounting & Business Finance Articles

Calculating the Total Value of a Corporation: Equity

An investor’s valuation of firm must go beyond book values of assets and liabilities. The market values give a much better estimate of stockholder equity.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Accounting & Business Finance Articles

Principal-Agent Relationships: Definition and Discussion

Principal-Agent relationships occur in many forms in business. Understanding these relationships is crucial for investors.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Accounting & Business Finance Articles

The Leverage Factor in Corporate Financial Planning

Managing the amount of a corporation’s debt is crucial to the risk of owning shares of stock in a company.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Accounting & Business Finance Articles

The Effects of Debt Interest and Dividends on Taxes

Debt interest paid to creditors and dividends paid to stockholders are treated differently from a tax perspective. This difference has a significant impact on the choices managers must make to finance a corporation.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Accounting & Business Finance Articles

The Benefits of S Corporation Status as an Organizational Form

The S corporation is a subset of the normal corporation that enjoys some of the benefits of a partnership and some of the benefits of a corporation.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Accounting & Business Finance Articles

Business Ethics and the Bottom Line for Stockholders

Ethical behavior does more than keep individuals and companies out of trouble. It can have a real impact on the bottom line for stockholders.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Accounting & Business Finance Articles

The Hewlett Packard 10B Business Calculator: A Great Choice for Day-to-day Financial Calculations

With a multitude of business and financial calculators available on the market, it can be confusing to find one that fits the need for an easy-to-use, budget-friendly option.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Personal Finance Reviews

The Purpose and Effects of Stock Splits: Theory and Practice

For various reasons, it is not uncommon for corporations to split stocks. Investors must be aware of the effects a stock split has on a firm’s value.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Personal Finance Articles

Common-Statement Analysis: A Method for Analyzing Financial Statements

Although accounting ratios are useful tools for investors, common-statement analysis provides meaningful comparisons of both inter- and intra-company financial figures.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Personal Finance Articles

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