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COGS, or cost of goods sold, is a term used in accounting to refer to the direct costs associated with producing the goods or services that a business sells.
Read MoreTo calculate COGS, you will need to first determine the direct costs that are associated with the production of a company's goods or services.
Read MoreTo calculate cost of sales, you will need to first determine the direct costs that are associated with the production of a company's goods or services.
Read MoreGross profit is an important metric for evaluating a company's financial performance, as it indicates the amount of profit generated from the sale of its products or services before accounting for other expenses, such as administrative and selling expenses, and taxes.
Read MoreA cap table (short for capitalization table) is a spreadsheet or database that shows the ownership structure of a company.
Read MoreCapital expenditures (CapEx) are funds used by a business to acquire, maintain, or improve its physical assets, such as property, buildings, or equipment.
Read MoreCash accounting is a method of accounting that recognizes revenue and expenses only when cash is received or paid out.
Read MoreCash flow is a financial term that refers to the movement of cash into and out of a business, investment, or financial product.
Read MoreCash flow management is the process of carefully tracking and managing the amount of cash coming into and going out of a business.
Read MoreA chart of accounts is a list of the accounts that a business uses to record its financial transactions.
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