Accounting
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Intercompany Markups, Unrealized Profit, and Their Effect on Group Margins
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When groups scale across entities, countries, or business units, intercompany transactions become unavoidable. But these internal transactions often introduce a hidden distortion: unrealized profit embedded in intercompany markups. If not…
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Capitalized Interest: Turning Borrowing Costs Into an Asset
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in AccountingWhen companies finance long-term projects—like constructing a building, developing a factory, or building large infrastructure—there’s often a period when the project isn’t producing revenue yet. During this time, the company…
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Understanding Amortization of Intangible Assets
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in AccountingIn today’s economy, many of a company’s most valuable assets aren’t physical.Brands, patents, software, licenses, customer lists, and intellectual property often drive more value than buildings or machinery.These non-physical assets…
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Understanding Provisioning in Accounting
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in AccountingIn business, uncertainty is inevitable — whether it’s a customer who might default, a product warranty that may be claimed, or a lawsuit that could result in payment. Accounting standards…
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Understanding Hybrid Security Accounting
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in AccountingModern finance isn’t always black and white — and that’s especially true when it comes to hybrid securities. These instruments combine characteristics of both debt and equity, making their accounting…
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Deferred Taxes in Consolidation: Simplifying a Complex Accounting Area
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Introduction Deferred taxes are among the most complex and misunderstood areas in financial consolidation. They bridge the gap between accounting profit and taxable profit — reflecting timing differences that reverse…
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Understanding Contra Liability Accounts in Accounting
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in AccountingIn financial accounting, most liabilities represent amounts a company owes to others — such as loans, payables, or accrued expenses. However, not all liabilities simply increase what a company owes.Enter…
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What is Accretion Expense?
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in AccountingAccretion expense is an accounting term used to describe the gradual increase in the carrying amount of a liability over time. It represents the unwinding of a discount on long-term…
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The Role of Consolidation in IFRS vs. US GAAP: Key Differences for Global CFOs
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Introduction: A CFO’s Dilemma Imagine this: your group headquarters in London reports under IFRS, but your U.S. subsidiary reports under US GAAP. When quarter-end arrives, you’re staring at two sets…