Inventory Valuation

Inventory valuation is the cost associated with an entity’s inventory at the end of a reporting period. It forms a key part of the cost of goods sold calculation, and can also be used as collateral for loans. This valuation appears as a current asset on the entity’s balance sheet. The inventory valuation is based…

Invoice Factoring

Invoice Factoring is a financial transaction and a type of debtor finance. In an invoice factoring, a business sells its accounts receivable (invoice) to a third party (called a factor) at a discount. A company will sometimes factor its receivable assets to meet its present and immediate cash needs. It might also factor their invoices…

Incentive Planning

For an organisation to succeed, the business owner must attract and retain productive employees. Therefore, a business establishes competitive incentive plans to accomplish these objectives. Incentive plans, which are known as performance incentive plans (PIPs), motivate employees to exceed expectations and grow the business. Such plans promote exceptional behavior during a specific period. In addition,…

Invoice discounting

Invoice discounting is an alternative solution to traditional types of business finance, which provides you with instant access to cash tied up in your outstanding invoices. An invoice discounting facility adapts with your business as it changes and grows, making it much more flexible than an overdraft or loan.

IPO

An initial public offering (IPO) is the first time that the stock of a private company is offered to the public. IPOs are often issued by smaller, younger companies seeking capital to expand, but they can also be done by large privately owned companies looking to become publicly traded. In an IPO, the issuer obtains…