Definition of 'Balance Sheet'

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities and

shareholders' equity at a specific point in time. These three balance sheet
segments give investors an idea as to what the company owns and owes, as well
as the amount invested by the shareholders.
The balance sheet must follow the following formula:
Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity
A financial statement (or financial report) is a formal record of the financial
activities of a business, person, or other entity.
Relevant financial information is presented in a structured manner and in a
form easy to understand. They typically include basic financial statements,
accompanied by a management discussion and analysis:[1]
A balance sheet, also referred to as a statement of financial position, reports on
a company's assets, liabilities, and ownership equityat a given point in time.
An income statement, also known as a statement of comprehensive
income, statement of revenue & expense, P&L or profit and loss report, reports
on a company's income, expenses, and profits over a period of time. A profit
and loss statement provides information on the operation of the enterprise.
These include sales and the various expenses incurred during the stated period.
A statement of cash flows reports on a company's cash flow activities,
particularly its operating, investing and financing activities.

Definition of 'Ratio Analysis'

Quantitative analysis of information contained in a companys financial
statements. Ratio analysis is based on line items in financial statements like the
balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement; the ratios of one item
or a combination of items - to another item or combination are then
calculated. Ratio analysis is used to evaluate various aspects of a companys
operating and financial performance such as its efficiency, liquidity,
profitability and solvency. The trend of these ratios over time is studied to
check whether they are improving or deteriorating. Ratios are also compared
across different companies in the same sector to see how they stack up, and to
get an idea of comparative valuations. Ratio analysis is a cornerstone of
fundamental analysis.
Definition of 'Fund Flow'
The net of all cash inflows and outflows in and out of various financial assets.
Fund flow is usually measured on a monthly or quarterly basis. The
performance of an asset or fund is not taken into account, only share
redemptions (outflows) and share purchases (inflows).
Definition of 'Inventory'
The raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods that
are considered to be the portion of a business's assets that are ready or will be
ready for sale. Inventory represents one of the most important assets that most
businesses possess, because the turnover of inventory represents one of the
primary sources of revenue generation and subsequent earnings for the
company's shareholders/owners.
Definition of 'Securities And Exchange Commission - SEC'
A government commission created by Congress to regulate the securities markets
and protect investors. In addition to regulation and protection, it also monitors the
corporate takeovers in the U.S. The SEC is composed of five commissioners
appointed by the U.S. President and approved by the Senate. The statutes
administered by the SEC are designed to promote full public disclosure and to
protect the investing public against fraudulent and manipulative practices in the
securities markets. Generally, most issues of securities offered in interstate
commerce, through the mail or on the internet must be registered with the SEC.
The Commission on Audit, abbreviated as COA (Filipino: Komisyon ng
Pagsusuri), is an independent constitutional commission established by
theConstitution of the Philippines. It has the primary function to examine,
audit and settle all accounts and expenditures of the funds and properties of
the
The National Economic and Development Authority (Filipino: Pambansang
Pangasiwaan sa Kabuhayan at Pagpapaunlad), abbreviated as NEDA, is an
independent cabinet-level agency of the Philippine government responsible for
economic development and planning. It is headed by the President of the
Philippines as chairman of the NEDA board, with the Secretary of Socio-
Economic Planning, concurrently NEDA Director-General, as vice-chairman.
A number of Cabinet members, the Governor of the Central Bank, the
Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, the Governor of
theAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the Chairman of the Commission
on Information and Communications Technology, the Chairman of the Subic-
Clark Area Development Corporation, and the National President of the Union
of Local Authorities of the Philippines are members of the NEDA Board.
The present Director-General is Dr. Arsenio Balisacan of the University of the
Philippines School of Economics.

corporate management
The process of leading, administrating and directing a
company. Business tasks often performed by corporate management might
include strategic planning, as well as managing company resources and
applying them toward attaining the company's objectives.