A ratio of debt to equity is calculated by dividing total debt by the amount of shareholders' equity, found near the bottom ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

Central banks set policy to support the economy, provide liquidity, and promote financial stability. Modern central banking ...

A balance sheet gives a "snapshot" view of a company's financial position at a particular moment in time. It shows the company's assets (what it owns), liabilities (what it owes), and remaining equity ...

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However, under accounting rules, that land is still recorded on the balance sheet at its original purchase price, minus any depreciation. This means the company’s official “book value” doesn’t show ...

It's high time for a little rationality and restraint. 2008 was a crazy year and nobody knows for sure what 2009 will bring. We’ve spent the past month reflecting on 2008 and making predictions for ...

A sole proprietor often withdraws money from business profits. Because he likely does not receive a regular paycheck from the business, withdrawing business funds is how he pays himself for the work ...