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Annuities: Calculate Annuity Payment - Funding an Annuity
Calculate the payment required for an ordinary annuity with a step by step example using your values for the periodic interest rate, number of periods, and future value.
Annuities: Future Value of an Annuity Due
Calculate the Future Value of an Annuity Due with a step by step example using your values for the periodic interest rate, number of periods, and periodic payment amount.
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Annuities: Future Value of an Ordinary Annuity
Calculate the Future Value of an Ordinary Annuity with a step by step example using your values for the periodic interest rate, number of periods, and periodic payment amount.
Basic Statistics: How to Read a Bar Graph
This brief tutorial explains the various parts of a bar graph and shows how it is used to visually represent information.
Basic Statistics: How to Read a Line Graph
This brief tutorial explains the various parts of a line graph and shows how it is used to visually represent information.
Basic Statistics: How to Read a Pie Chart
This brief tutorial explains the various parts of a pie chart (or pie graph) and shows how it is used to visually represent information.
Basic Statistics: How to Read a Table
This brief tutorial explains the various parts of a data table and shows how it is used to visually represent information.
Basic Statistics: Study Sheet
Explore basic statistics with this printable Smartacus Study Sheet. Review the types of graphs (line, bar, pie chart), how to read a table, and basic data set values -- median, mode, mean, and range.
Financial Analysis: Break-Even Analysis and the Break-Even Point
When considering the production or sale of a new product or service, businesses often will use break-even analysis and the break-even point to see whether its financially feasible. See how it works in this free tutorial.
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Financial Analysis: Fixed Costs
Fixed costs are defined as any cost or expense that does not vary with changes in the level of business activities like sales or production. Learn more about fixed cost in this tutorial.
Financial Analysis: Variable Costs
Variable costs are expenses that increase or decrease as a direct result of increases or decreases in sales or production volume. Learn more about variable cost in this tutorial.
Financial Statements: Balance Sheet
Learn about the structure and contents of a balance sheet by examining one for the fictitious company Bogus Manufacturing, Inc.
Financial Statements: Cash Flow
Learn about the structure and contents of a statement of cash flows by examining one for the fictitious company Bogus Manufacturing, Inc.
Financial Statements: Cash Flow - Quiz
Study terms from the cash flow statement like net cash, prepaid expenses, payment of dividends, and more with this fun quiz.
Financial Statements: Income Statement, Single Step
Learn about the structure and contents of a single-step income statement by examining one for the fictitious company Bogus Manufacturing, Inc.
Financial Statements: Overview
After preparing your adjusted trial balance, the next step in the accounting cycle is to prepare your financial statements. Learn about the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, and retained earnings statement in this tutorial.
Financial Statements: Retained Earnings
Learn about the structure and contents of a statement of retained earnings by examining one for the fictitious company Bogus Manufacturing, Inc.
Interest Rates: About Interest Rates and the Time Value of Money
Interest rates are key to understanding the Time Value of Money. This tutorial covers the relevant terminology, including APR, APY, and the yield curve.
Interest: Average Daily Balance
The Average Daily Balance is the total of the balance at the end of each day during a period divided by the number of days in the period. Learn how to calculate average daily balance (ADB) in this tutorial.
Miscellaneous: Business Entity Consultant
Deciding on a business structure for your company is easier than you might think. By answering a series of basic questions, this virtual consultant can advise you of your choice (while teaching you the pros and cons of each type).
Miscellaneous: Intro Business Quiz
How well do you know your business terms? Take the plunge with this fun quiz -- ten questions randomly selected from accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, business organization, and human resources.
Miscellaneous: My Intro Business Flashcards
Learn the important terms and definitions for accounting, marketing, economics, and other business disciplines with these flashcards. You can even study while you play a concentration game, too!
Miscellaneous: Smart Stock - Investment Simulator
Test your financial genius with this smart stock market simulation. Make your millions or blow it all on a bad break -- this is an addictive game!
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Ratios of Asset Management: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
The days sales outstanding ratio (DSO) gives an indication of how long it takes to collect accounts receivables, comparing outstanding receivables to average daily sales. This tutorial walks you through the calculation as well as where on the financial statements you'd find the numbers.
Ratios of Asset Management: Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio
The fixed assets turnover ratio measures how fixed assets are used to generate sales, by comparing sales to net fixed assets. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations as well as where to find the numbers on your financial statements.
Ratios of Asset Management: Inventory Turnover Ratio
The inventory turnover ratio compares sales to inventories, reflecting a company's ability to convert inventory into cash. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, and shows you where to find the numbers of your financial statements.
Ratios of Asset Management: Total Asset Turnover Ratio
The total assets turnover ratio measures the use of all assets in terms of sales, by comparing sales with net total assets. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations as well as where on the financial statements to find the numbers.
Ratios of Debt Management: Debt Ratio
The debt ratio indicates how much of a company's assets are provided through debt. This is the proportion of funding that is provided by creditors. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, including where Total Assets and Total Liabilities are on the Balance Sheet.
Ratios of Debt Management: Debt to Equity Ratio
The debt to equity ratio indicates how much of a company's financing is provided through debt as compared to equity. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, including where Total Assets and Total Liabilities are on the Balance Sheet.
Ratios of Debt Management: EBITDA Coverage
The EBITDA coverage ratio shows if earnings are able to satisfy all financial obligations including leases and principal payments. (EBITDA is short for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.) This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.
Ratios of Debt Management: Equity Multiplier
The equity multiplier ratio is the factor by which assets grew from the use of debt. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.