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Bank Transaction

Various financial activities conducted by a bank, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and payments.

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Bank's Profit Margin

The earnings of a financial institution derived from conducting foreign exchange transactions and currency conversion services.

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Bank's Reference Rate

A rate utilized by a bank as a benchmark for currency exchange, serving as a reference point for customer transactions.

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Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)

Strategies used by multinational corporations to reduce tax liability by shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions.

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Benchmarking Study

A comparison of a company's transfer prices to those of independent, comparable companies to ensure compliance.

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Bid-Ask Spread

The gap between the highest price (bid) that a buyer is willing to pay and the lowest price (ask) at which a seller is willing to sell a financial instrument, including currencies in the foreign exchange market.

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Broker-Dealer Rate

The rate used by financial intermediaries for currency trades, playing a vital role in facilitating currency exchange in financial markets.

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Balance Forward

Carrying forward an account balance from one accounting period to the next.

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Balance Sheet

A statement (financial) showcasing a corporation's assets, liabilities, equity, and more at a specific time.

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Bank Reconciliation

The methodology of comparing a company's bank statement with its own accounting records to ensure they match.

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Basic Allowance for Subsistence

A military allowance to cover the cost of food for service members.

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Basis of Accounting

The specific method and time frame used to record financial transactions.

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Benchmark Hedge Ratio

The target ratio used in hedging strategies to manage risk.

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Blind Entry

An accounting entry made without detailed information, often used temporarily until more data is available.

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Book Value

The value of an asset as recorded on a company's balance sheet, calculated as cost minus accumulated depreciation.

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Bookkeeping

The process of recording and systematically organizing financial transactions.

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Bookkeeping Cycle

The recurring steps in the bookkeeping process including recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions.

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Break Even Point Formula

A calculation that determines when total revenue equals total expenses, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

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Burn Rate

The rate at which an enterprise is spending its cash reserves.

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Business Owners Policy

A type of insurance policy that combines multiple coverages for small businesses.

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Capital Gains

Profits from selling assets like stocks or real estate, subject to capital gains tax.