Shareholder’s equity is a part of the balance sheet. It represents the equity portion of the accounting equation presented in the financial statement. In most cases, it includes prevalent items such as ordinary stock, retained earnings, and other reserves. Some people may wonder how shareholder’s equity is different from retained …

Volatility is a measure of the variability of returns for a given security or market index. It is usually expressed in terms of standard deviation, and it can be used to measure the riskiness of an investment. In this blog post, we will explore different measures of volatility and discuss …

Do you need to calculate credit risk for a business loan or line of credit? Are you curious about what goes into this calculation? In this step-by-step guide, we will teach you how to do just that! We will cover everything from the basics of credit scoring to more complex …

Understanding business fundamentals are not as simple as it may first seem. If we only consider income there are different types that we must take into account when trying to get a clear picture of a company’s finances. In this article, we will be discussing operating income, also known as …

Companies write off debts that they deem as uncollectible. This write-off is often called bad debt. In most cases, it occurs when a debtor fails to repay their debt. When companies consider the repayment chances to be virtually low, they can write it off as a bad debt. Usually, it …

Counterparty credit risk is a type of risk that arises when one party to a financial contract fails to meet its contractual obligations. This can happen when the other party to the contract is unable to repay its debt, or when it becomes insolvent. In order to protect themselves from …

Do you know what a credit risk officer is? If not, don’t worry. A credit risk officer is a relatively unknown profession, but they play an important role in the financial sector. This article will explain who credit risk officers are and what they do. Who is a credit risk …

Invoices and bills are payable within a certain number of days after the invoice date. This is called the credit period, and the length of time between the invoice date and payment date is called the days payable outstanding (DPO). It is an important metric used in accounts receivable management, …

If you are looking for a high-frequency trading programming language, you have come to the right place. In this blog post, we will discuss the best options for you and help you decide which language is right for your needs. Each language has its own unique benefits and drawbacks, so …

Financial ratios are a relative measure of a financial metric to another. These ratios fall under different categories and are essential to evaluating a company. However, some are more relevant in some cases than others. In those cases, users must calculate specific ratios based on the type of investment they …