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, Accounts receivable an unwritten promise by a customer to pay, at a later date, for goods sold or
services rendered.
Accrual accounting recording in each fiscal period applicable expenses, whether paid or not, and
income earned, whether collected or not.
Accrued expense an expense incurred in operating a business during an accounting period, but
not yet paid.
Accrued income income actually earned during an accounting period but which will not be
received until a future period.
Acquisition a company that is inherited or bought.
Advertising the art of making the public aware of the services or commodities that the
business has for sale.
Age of accounts receivable measures the average time required to collect receivables.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act federal legislation that requires employer to treat applicants and employees
equally regardless of age.
Age of inventory measures the average time required to sell inventory.
Amortization the paying off of a debt in regular installments over a period of time.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) legislation that guarantees disabled people equal access to employment, as
well as access to public places.
Angel investors Private investors who are willing to supply financing for new and/or risky small
venture start-ups.
Assets property of monetary value owned by a business.
Bad debts accounts receivable that are uncollectable.
Balance sheet (statement of financial position; a formal financial statement illustrating the assets, liabilities, and owner's equity
statement financial condition) of a business as of a specific date.
Bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) a qualification that is absolutely necessary for the job; it is an allowed and
approved reason for discrimination.
Book value the cost of a fixed asset less accumulated depreciation.
Branding a method of applying verbal and/or symbolic means to identify a product
and/or service.
Break-even analysis the point at which total sales revenue equals total operating costs; determined
by formula or chart.
Business an organization that combines inputs of raw materials, capital, labor, and
management skills to produce useful outputs of goods and services so as to
earn a profit.