Demand Deposit
What is a Demand Deposit? A demand deposit is money deposited into a bank account with funds that can be withdrawn on-demand at any time. The depositor will typically use demand deposit funds to pay for everyday expenses. For funds in the account, the bank or financial institution may pay either a low or zero…
Accounting
What is Accounting? Accounting is a term that describes the process of consolidating financial information to make it clear and understandable for all stakeholders and shareholders. The main goal of accounting is to record and report a company’s financial transactions, financial performance, and cash flows. Accounting standards improve the reliability of financial statements. The financial statements include the…
Debt Financing
What is Debt Financing? Debt financing occurs when a company raises money by selling debt instruments, most commonly in the form of bank loans or bonds. Such a type of financing is often referred to as financial leverage. As a result of taking on additional debt, the company makes the promise to repay the loan…
Debt Security
What is a Debt Security? A debt security is any debt that can be bought or sold between parties in the market prior to maturity. Its structure represents a debt owed by an issuer (the government, an organization, or a company) to an investor who acts as a lender. Understanding Debt Securities Debt securities are…
Defensive Stock
What is a Defensive Stock? A defensive stock is a stock that demonstrates relatively stable performance regardless of the current state of the economy. Defensive stocks are also called non-cyclical stocks, as they are less prone to the economic cycle of expansions and recessions. Defensive stocks will come with a steady dividend payment and a…
Demand Draft
Distribution Channels: The Efficient Flow of Goods and Services
The best products only succeed when they reach their customers efficiently. Smart distribution strategy shapes both business operations and market performance, giving you the tools to drive company growth. Whether you’re analyzing operations, managing teams, or building business knowledge, your expertise in distribution channel strategy directly impacts market success. At CFI, we teach you how…
EBIT/EV Multiple
What is EBIT/EV Multiple? EBIT/EV Multiple is a financial ratio that is used for measuring the earnings yield of a firm. Investors and market analysts can use the EBIT/EV multiple to compare the earnings yield of companies having different tax rates and debt levels. Investors look for higher values of EBIT/EV multiple, as…
Earnings Power Value
What is Earnings Power Value? Earnings power value is a method of valuing the stocks of a company, assuming that the current earnings are sustainable, and there is no future growth. It means that earnings power value assesses the stocks’ value of a company with an assumption that it will continue to earn…
