The Beneish model was designed by M. Daniel Beneish to quantify eight variables that can indicate that a company is misrepresenting its profits. Here’s how it works.

Discover how commercial codes regulate transactions, resolve disputes, and facilitate commerce. Learn about the Uniform Commercial Code and its impact on business.

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

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A company’s capital structure refers to how it finances its operations and growth with different sources of funds, such as bond issues, long-term notes payable, common stock, preferred stock, or ...

Capital budgeting involves determining the most advantageous investment options for your small business's liquid assets, that is, the money you have readily available on hand for expenses. Accountants ...

Skilled labor is a broad category that includes all jobs that require some level of professional training, certification, education, or specialized know-how. What does “skilled labor” mean? Skilled vs ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Traffic calming is a ...

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