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Advance Pricing Agreement

An arrangement between a taxpayer and tax authorities determining transfer pricing methods for future transactions.

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Arm's Length Principle

A standard requiring intercompany transactions to be priced as if they were conducted between unrelated parties.

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Accounting Basics

The fundamental concepts and principles used in financial record-keeping and reporting.

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Accounting Equation

A fundamental equation in accounting that states that Assets = Liabilities + Equity, representing the balance between what a company owns and owes.

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Accounting Period

A specific time frame, usually a month, quarter, or year, used for financial reporting and analysis.

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Accounting Principles

Guiding rules and standards that dictate how financial transactions are recorded and reported accurately.

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Accounting Software

Computer programs designed to assist in financial record-keeping, bookkeeping, and accounting tasks.

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Accrual Accounting

An accounting method that records transactions when they are earned or incurred rather than when cash is exchanged.

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Accrued Expenses

Expenses that are incurred but have yet to be paid, recorded on the financial statements.

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Acid Test Ratio

The quick ratio measures a corporation's ability to meet its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets.

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Adjunct Account

An account linked to another account to provide additional details or clarification.

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Adjusted Gross Income

Income used as the starting point for calculating income tax, which includes certain deductions and exemptions.

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Adjusting Entries

It refers to journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update accounts for accruals, deferrals, and other adjustments.

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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

A professional organization of certified public accountants that sets standards and guidelines for the accounting profession.

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Annuity

A series of equal periodic payments or receipts often used in retirement planning.

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Asset-Backed Security

A security (financial) backed by a pool of assets like mortgages or loans.