Lesson 10: Financial Statement Analysis
Glossary - Know Your Words
Accounting is the language of business. To become proficient in accounting, it's essential to understand the terminology associated with each concept. Every lesson introduces specific terms, and we encourage you to take the necessary time to study each one carefully. Our glossary allows you to learn definitions in the context of related terms. It's a simple yet powerful tool that our university students have trusted for years to master accounting.
Accounts Receivable Turnover
Acid-Test Ratio
Book Value of a Company
Book Value per Share
Current Ratio
Days Sales in Accounts Receivable
Days Sales in Inventory
Debt Ratio
Debt to Equity Ratio
Dividends per Share
Earnings per Share
Equity
Equity in a Business
Equity in an Asset
Fair Market Value of a Share of Stock
Financial Analysis
Financial Analyst
Financial Statement Analysis
Gross Margin Percentage
Horizontal Analysis
Inventory Turnover
Leverage
Liquidity
Price Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio)
Ratios
Return on Investment
Vertical Analysis
Working Capital