Accounting

Nicht rückzahlbare Anleihe
Nicht rückzahlbare Anleihe

Nicht rückzahlbare Anleihe

nicht rückzahlbare anleihe - A bond that cannot be paid off with the proceeds of a new debt issue

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Outsourcing
Outsourcing

Outsourcing

outsourcing - Utilization of independent parties to manufacture products (sometimes known as make-or-buy) or manage data processing, tech support, payroll se...

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Pensionsplan
Pensionsplan

Pensionsplan

pensionsplan - A general term to describe some form of arrangement for continuing payments to retirees

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Periodisches Inventursystem
Periodisches Inventursystem

Periodisches Inventursystem

periodisches inventursystem - An inventory system that utilizes a Purchases account and does not update inventory with each sale; inventory is updated by physi....

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Periodizitätsprinzip
Periodizitätsprinzip

Periodizitätsprinzip

periodizitätsprinzip - An accounting assumption that purports to divide a continuous business process into measurement intervals, such as months, quarters,...

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Permanentes Inventursystem
Permanentes Inventursystem

Permanentes Inventursystem

permanentes inventursystem - A "real-time" inventory system that updates inventory records with each purchase and sale

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Personengesellschaft
Personengesellschaft

Personengesellschaft

personengesellschaft - A non-corporation representing an association of two or more persons organized to carry out a business plan for a profit motive

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Prinzipienbasiert
Prinzipienbasiert

Prinzipienbasiert

prinzipienbasiert - The idea that accounting standards should articulate broad-based principles rather than specific and detailed rules

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Produktbezogene Aktivität
Produktbezogene Aktivität

Produktbezogene Aktivität

produktbezogene aktivität - Activities that relate to the number of products produced; independent of the number of units produced

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Rechnungsabgrenzungsposten (aktiv)
Rechnungsabgrenzungsposten (aktiv)

Rechnungsabgrenzungsposten (aktiv)

rechnungsabgrenzungsposten (aktiv) - Goods or services purchased in advance of their consumption

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Rückzahlungsbetrag
Rückzahlungsbetrag

Rückzahlungsbetrag

rückzahlungsbetrag - The amount due at maturity of a note; includes principal and interest

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Schuldscheine
Schuldscheine

Schuldscheine

schuldscheine - Formal short-term borrowings usually evidenced by a specific written promise to pay

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Sonstige Forderungen
Sonstige Forderungen

Sonstige Forderungen

sonstige forderungen - Amounts due from transactions and events not directly related to sales of products or services

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Ungedeckter Scheck
Ungedeckter Scheck

Ungedeckter Scheck

NSF check - Non-sufficient funds check; a customer check returned for lack of funds (a "hot check")

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Verursachungsprinzip
Verursachungsprinzip

Verursachungsprinzip

verursachungsprinzip - To associate expenses with revenues, and record them in simultaneous accounting periods

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Vorzugsaktien
Vorzugsaktien

Vorzugsaktien

vorzugsaktien - A class of stock that generally benefits from a stipulated periodic dividend and priority in liquidation; but, usually lacking in upside pa...

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Wechselforderungen
Wechselforderungen

Wechselforderungen

wechselforderungen - A written promise from a client or customer to pay a definite amount of money on a specific future date

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Wesentlichkeit
Wesentlichkeit

Wesentlichkeit

wesentlichkeit - A matter of accounting judgment; when amounts involved are slight, expediency may dictate waiving the technically correct alternative in lieu o...

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Zahlungsempfänger
Zahlungsempfänger

Zahlungsempfänger

zahlungsempfänger - The party to whom a note is made payable

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Äquivalente Einheiten
Äquivalente Einheiten

Äquivalente Einheiten

äquivalente einheiten - A measure of physical units expressed in terms of finished units

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Arbeitnehmer
Arbeitnehmer

Arbeitnehmer

arbeitnehmer - A person who works for a specific business and whose activities are directed by that business

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Ausschüttungsquote
Ausschüttungsquote

Ausschüttungsquote

ausschüttungsquote - Dividend per share divided by earnings per share

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Beitragsorientierter Plan
Beitragsorientierter Plan

Beitragsorientierter Plan

beitragsorientierter plan - A type of pension plan where the benefits are based on amounts in trust for the benefit of the employee; employer contributions a...

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Beteiligungsunternehmen
Beteiligungsunternehmen

Beteiligungsunternehmen

beteiligungsunternehmen - The company in which another has an investment

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Bilanzierung zum beizulegenden Zeitwert
Bilanzierung zum beizulegenden Zeitwert

Bilanzierung zum beizulegenden Zeitwert

bilanzierung zum beizulegenden zeitwert - Sometimes called "mark-to-market;" to record an investment at its fair value and recognize changes in value as they oc...

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Börsengang
Börsengang

Börsengang

börsengang - The first time stock in a corporation is offered to the investing public; registration and other requirements must be met; proceeds...

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Bruttomethode
Bruttomethode

Bruttomethode

bruttomethode - A method of recording purchases of inventory at invoice price

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Dashboard
Dashboard

Dashboard

dashboard - Customized business software that delivers key real time business data in an easily monitored layout

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Datenbank
Datenbank

Datenbank

datenbank - An information storehouse, usually electronic, that can be queried to extract data meeting certain parameters. Enables singular data entry and mul.....

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Debitkarte
Debitkarte

Debitkarte

debitkarte - Transactions are equivalent to an electronically generated check that results in an almost immediate withdrawal of funds.

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Degressive Abschreibungsmethode
Degressive Abschreibungsmethode

Degressive Abschreibungsmethode

degressive abschreibungsmethode - An accelerated depreciation method by which a constant rate (that is a multiple of the straight-line rate) is multipl...

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Derivate
Derivate

Derivate

derivate - Investments accounted for a fair value that generally derive their value from some other item; examples include commodity futures, options, and...

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Dezentrale Entscheidungsfindung
Dezentrale Entscheidungsfindung

Dezentrale Entscheidungsfindung

dezentrale entscheidungsfindung - A business style where top leaders concentrates on strategy, and leaves day-to-day operation and decision-making tasks to low....

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Direkte Abschreibungsmethode
Direkte Abschreibungsmethode

Direkte Abschreibungsmethode

direkte abschreibungsmethode - A simple, non-GAAP, method that expenses uncollectible accounts only as they are determined to be uncollectible and are written o...

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Disagio auf Anleihen
Disagio auf Anleihen

Disagio auf Anleihen

disagio auf anleihen - The difference between face value and issue price of a bond, where the issue price is less; causes the effective yield to be higher than ...

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Dividenden
Dividenden

Dividenden

dividenden - Amounts paid from profits of a corporation to shareholders as a return on their investment in the stock of the entity

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Dividendensatz
Dividendensatz

Dividendensatz

dividendensatz - Dividend per share divided by stock price; also called dividend yield

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Doppelt-degressive Abschreibung
Doppelt-degressive Abschreibung

Doppelt-degressive Abschreibung

doppelt-degressive abschreibung - An accelerated depreciation method by which a constant rate (that is 200% of the straight-line rate) is multiplied by...

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Effektivzinsmethode
Effektivzinsmethode

Effektivzinsmethode

effektivzinsmethode - A theoretically preferable method for amortizing premiums and discounts on bonds; interest expense is a constant percentage...

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Enterprise Resource Planning-Systeme
Enterprise Resource Planning-Systeme

Enterprise Resource Planning-Systeme

Enterprise Resource Planning-Systeme - (ERP) Comprehensive database software that tracks an almost endless array of business and accounting data

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Ex-Dividende
Ex-Dividende

Ex-Dividende

ex-dividende - The event (date) when a transfer of stock ownership between shareholders will occur without the right for the purchaser to receive any previous.....

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Fertigungslohn
Fertigungslohn

Fertigungslohn

fertigungslohn - Gross wages paid to those who physically and directly work on the goods being produced

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Fertigungslohn-Mengenabweichung
Fertigungslohn-Mengenabweichung

Fertigungslohn-Mengenabweichung

fertigungslohn-mengenabweichung - A variance comparing standard hours of direct labor to the actual hours worked; measured at the standard rate per hour [(s...

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Fertigungslohn-Preisabweichung
Fertigungslohn-Preisabweichung

Fertigungslohn-Preisabweichung

fertigungslohn-preisabweichung - A variance that reveals the difference between the standard rate and actual rate for the actual labor hours worked [(standard r...

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Finanzbuchhaltung
Finanzbuchhaltung

Finanzbuchhaltung

finanzbuchhaltung - An area of accounting that deals with external reporting to parties outside the firm; usually based on standardized rules and procedures

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Finanzierungsleasing
Finanzierungsleasing

Finanzierungsleasing

finanzierungsleasing - A lease that effectively transfers the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee

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Finanzierungstätigkeit
Finanzierungstätigkeit

Finanzierungstätigkeit

finanzierungstätigkeit - A cash flow category; including receipts from stock issues, bonds, notes and loans, -- and payments for loan repayment, acquisitions o....

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Frei Bestimmungsort
Frei Bestimmungsort

Frei Bestimmungsort

F.O.B. destination - Free on Board destination; meaning the transfer of ownership of inventory will occur when the goods reach their destination and the sell...

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Frei Versandstelle
Frei Versandstelle

Frei Versandstelle

F.O.B. shipping point - Free on Board shipping point; meaning the transfer of ownership of inventory will occur when the goods are shipped and the purchaser ...

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Freiberufler
Freiberufler

Freiberufler

freiberufler - One who performs a designated task or service for a company, and the company has the right to control or direct only the result of t...

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GAAP
GAAP

GAAP

GAAP - Generally accepted accounting principles -- encompass the rules, practices, and procedures that define the proper execution of accounting

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Gebundenes Kapital
Gebundenes Kapital

Gebundenes Kapital

gebundenes kapital - Usually the par value of the stock of a corporation

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Geschäftsjahr
Geschäftsjahr

Geschäftsjahr

geschäftsjahr - A one-year accounting period that does not correspond to a calendar year

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Glaubwürdige Darstellung
Glaubwürdige Darstellung

Glaubwürdige Darstellung

glaubwürdige darstellung - A fundamental quality of accounting such that information must be truthful; complete, neutral, and free from error

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Grundsatz der Unternehmensfortführung
Grundsatz der Unternehmensfortführung

Grundsatz der Unternehmensfortführung

grundsatz der unternehmensfortführung - In the absence of evidence to the contrary, accountants assume that a business will continue to operate well into the fu...

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Grundsatz der wirtschaftlichen Einheit
Grundsatz der wirtschaftlichen Einheit

Grundsatz der wirtschaftlichen Einheit

grundsatz der wirtschaftlichen einheit - Accounting information should be presented for circumscribed distinct economic units

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Idealstandards
Idealstandards

Idealstandards

idealstandards - A standard that could only be achieved under perfect operating conditions; such standards are rarely expected to be achieved

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Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) - (IMA) a professional association for management accountants that sponsors the CMA and CFM designations

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International Accounting Standards Board
International Accounting Standards Board

International Accounting Standards Board

International Accounting Standards Board - An organization charged with producing accounting standards with global acceptance

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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - The specific accounting rules developed by the International Accounting Standards Board

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Interner Revisor
Interner Revisor

Interner Revisor

interner revisor - A person within an organization who reviews and monitors the controls, procedures, and information of the organization

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Interner Zinsfuß
Interner Zinsfuß

Interner Zinsfuß

interner zinsfuß - Also known as time-adjusted rate of return or IRR; discount rate causing present value of cash inflows to equal present value of th...

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Journal
Journal

Journal

journal - A chronological listing of the transactions and events of an organization, in debit/credit format

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Journalisierung
Journalisierung

Journalisierung

journalisierung - The process of recording transactions and events into the journal

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Kaizen
Kaizen

Kaizen

Kaizen - Japanese term used to describe a blitz like approach to study processes and install efficiency within an organization

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Kanban
Kanban

Kanban

Kanban - Japanese term which means some form of signal that a particular inventory is ready for replenishment

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Langfristige Finanzanlagen
Langfristige Finanzanlagen

Langfristige Finanzanlagen

langfristige finanzanlagen - Investments made for long-term holding purposes; including land for speculation, securities of other companies, etc.

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Langfristige Verbindlichkeiten
Langfristige Verbindlichkeiten

Langfristige Verbindlichkeiten

langfristige verbindlichkeiten - Any obligation that is not current, and include bank loans, mortgage notes, and the like

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Lastschriftsanzeige
Lastschriftsanzeige

Lastschriftsanzeige

lastschriftsanzeige - A purchaser-prepared document evidencing a return of merchandise to a seller

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Lean Production
Lean Production

Lean Production

lean production - Indicative of an environment where waste has been trimmed; entails a focus on standardization, speed, and quality, without compromising ...

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Liquidität
Liquidität

Liquidität

liquidität - The ability of a firm to meet its near-term obligations as they come due

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Listenpreis
Listenpreis

Listenpreis

listenpreis - An established price determined by reference to a catalog or general price list; before any discounts

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Nichteinlösung eines Wechsels
Nichteinlösung eines Wechsels

Nichteinlösung eines Wechsels

nichteinlösung eines wechsels - To fail to pay a note at maturity

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Ramschanleihe
Ramschanleihe

Ramschanleihe

ramschanleihe - A bond that is issued by a company of low credit worthiness, and entails substantial risk of nonpayment; generally offers a high interest rate t...

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Rechnungspreis
Rechnungspreis

Rechnungspreis

rechnungspreis - List price less any trade discounts

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Rückständige Dividenden
Rückständige Dividenden

Rückständige Dividenden

rückständige dividenden - An omitted dividend on cumulative preferred stock that must eventually be paid before any monies can be distributed to common stockhol...

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Schuldverschreibung
Schuldverschreibung

Schuldverschreibung

schuldverschreibung - A bond that lacks specific collateral; payment is only assured by the general faith and creditworthiness of the issuer

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Skaleneffekte
Skaleneffekte

Skaleneffekte

skaleneffekte - Efficiencies associated with increases in volume

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Unternehmenserhaltende Aktivität
Unternehmenserhaltende Aktivität

Unternehmenserhaltende Aktivität

unternehmenserhaltende aktivität - Activities that relate to an entity's ability to operate; independent of business volume

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Unterwegsbefindliche Einzahlungen
Unterwegsbefindliche Einzahlungen

Unterwegsbefindliche Einzahlungen

unterwegsbefindliche einzahlungen - Receipts entered on company records but not yet posted by the bank

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Verbindlichkeiten
Verbindlichkeiten

Verbindlichkeiten

verbindlichkeiten - Amounts owed by an entity to others

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Verfügbare Waren
Verfügbare Waren

Verfügbare Waren

verfügbare waren - A calculated amount corresponding to the beginning inventory plus net purchases; represents the total pool of inventory available ...

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Verwässernde Wertpapiere
Verwässernde Wertpapiere

Verwässernde Wertpapiere

verwässernde wertpapiere - Options, warrants, convertible bonds, convertible stocks, and other items that have the potential to increase the number of shares ou...

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Verwässertes Ergebnis je Aktie
Verwässertes Ergebnis je Aktie

Verwässertes Ergebnis je Aktie

diluted EPS - An earnings per share number; adjusted to reflect the potential effect of dilutive securities

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Vorräte
Vorräte

Vorräte

vorräte - Goods held for resale to others

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Waren unterwegs
Waren unterwegs

Waren unterwegs

waren unterwegs - Goods in the process of being transported to the buyer; ownership is based on freight terms

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Zinsen
Zinsen

Zinsen

zinsen - The charge imposed on the borrower of funds for the use of money

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Zukünftiger Wert
Zukünftiger Wert

Zukünftiger Wert

zukünftiger wert - Or "compound interest;" amount that a current payment (or stream of payments) will grow in time; includes interest on previous interest based...

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Aktivität auf Kundenebene
Aktivität auf Kundenebene

Aktivität auf Kundenebene

aktivität auf kundenebene - Activities that relate to each customer; independent of the volume of goods and services provided to the specific customer

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Gegenkonto zum Aktivkonto
Gegenkonto zum Aktivkonto

Gegenkonto zum Aktivkonto

gegenkonto zum aktivkonto - An account that is subtracted from a related account -- contra accounts have opposite debit/credit rules

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Gutschriftsanzeige
Gutschriftsanzeige

Gutschriftsanzeige

gutschriftsanzeige - A seller-prepared document evidencing an approved return of merchandise for credit against an account

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Kapitalgesellschaft
Kapitalgesellschaft

Kapitalgesellschaft

kapitalgesellschaft - A form of business organization where ownership is represented by divisible units called shares of stock

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Kumulative Vorzugsaktie
Kumulative Vorzugsaktie

Kumulative Vorzugsaktie

kumulative vorzugsaktie - Preferred stock that is entitled to a periodic dividend, and those dividends must be paid (eventually) before any monies can be distri...

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Kuponanleihe
Kuponanleihe

Kuponanleihe

kuponanleihe - A bond that has detachable coupons that are exchanged for interest payments; historically popular but falling into disuse

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Kurzfristige Verbindlichkeiten
Kurzfristige Verbindlichkeiten

Kurzfristige Verbindlichkeiten

kurzfristige verbindlichkeiten - Obligations that will be liquidated within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer

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Sammelkonto
Sammelkonto

Sammelkonto

sammelkonto - The total of all subcomponent account records for an account; e.g., the sum of all individual accounts receivable

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Wandelanleihe
Wandelanleihe

Wandelanleihe

wandelanleihe - A bond that may be converted by the holder into stock of the issuing company

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Wandelbare Vorzugsaktie
Wandelbare Vorzugsaktie

Wandelbare Vorzugsaktie

wandelbare vorzugsaktie - Preferred stock that can be exchanged for common stock at some preagreed ratio

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Abschlussprozess
Abschlussprozess

Abschlussprozess

abschlussprozess - The process by which temporary accounts are "zeroed" out and the effects transferred to retained earnings

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Bezahlte Abwesenheiten
Bezahlte Abwesenheiten

Bezahlte Abwesenheiten

bezahlte abwesenheiten - Term to describe paid time off; vacations, sick leave, etc.

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