Ratio analysis is one of the cornerstones of the financial used by investors and companies alike to judge the effectiveness of business. There are dozens of ratios used to examine profitability, ...

The value of a business depends on so many variables that calculating the market value of a business is more an art than a science. According to Bankrate.com, banks regularly use more than 150 ...

Sean Ross is a strategic adviser at 1031x.com, Investopedia contributor, and the founder and manager of Free Lances Ltd. Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, ...

Money managers could have a new item on their wish list if a valuation tool that is the subject of a new research paper lives up to its billing. The tool, known as warranted multiples, represents a ...

Managing a business without a clear handle on your financial data is like flying blind. You may be moving quickly, but you can’t see if you're on course or heading for turbulence. Over the years, in ...

Restaurant accounting has specific needs and features. Here's a look at restaurant accounting methods and expenses, how tips factor in, and more.

Next year, S&P 500 companies will add roughly $600 billion (2% of total assets) to their balance sheets. One company will more than double its reported assets (and more than quadruple its reported ...

Daniel Liberto is a journalist with over 10 years of experience working with publications such as the Financial Times, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle. Eric's career includes extensive work ...