Companies can use multiple inventory valuation methods to estimate the value of their goods. This process is crucial to account for those goods. However, accounting standards only allow specific valuation methods when reporting inventory in the financial statements. On the other hand, companies may use another inventory valuation method internally. …

When it comes to life insurance, most people think about death and taxes. But what many people don’t realize is that there’s a lot of money to be made in the life insurance industry. In this blog post, we will take a look at how life insurance companies make money. …

In every country’s economy, there was always some unemployment. It’s only natural that when some people are out of work, others are hired to fill their place. But what about when the number of unemployed people is higher than usual? And what if it seems to happen in cycles – …

What is Beta? Beta is a term used to quantify the systematic risk of a security or investment portfolio. It calculates that risk relative to the market. Since systematic risk is a type of uncertainty revolving around a market, it can be critical to some investments. Beta quantifies the correlation …

Do you know the difference between a quantitative trader and a quantitative researcher? Many people don’t, but there is a big distinction between the two roles. A quantitative trader is responsible for making trades based on mathematical models, while a quantitative researcher is responsible for developing and improving those models. …

Are you interested in learning how to day trade? If so, keep reading. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips and strategies that will help you get started. Day trading can be a profitable venture if done correctly. However, it is important to remember that it is also …

In the world of accounting, there are so many terms and ratios that it is easy to get confused. The accounts receivable turnover ratio is one ratio that you will want to become familiar with because it is used often in the business world. It is an important business measure …

Do you know the difference between a quantitative trader and a quantitative analyst? Many people don’t, but the two roles are very different. A quantitative trader is someone who uses mathematical models to make trading decisions. A quantitative analyst is someone who creates and tests those models. In this blog …

Accounting standards require companies to separate capital expenditure from revenue expenditure. Both are crucial in determining the period to which an expense applies. On top of that, it also conforms to the matching concept in accounting. Revenues expenditure usually becomes a part of the expenses on the income statement for …

Quantitative finance and engineering are two very different disciplines. So, which one is right for you? Both fields require strong math skills and an analytical mind, but that’s where the similarities end. If you’re trying to decide which field to pursue, it’s important to understand the key differences between quantitative …