COMPTROLLER GENERAL
High-ranking accounting position in the US government. Appointed by the President of the United States, he spearheads the Government Accountability Office (GAO) who is responsible for overseeing the fiscal activities within the government.
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Blotter
Record of transactions made within a time period. Details include time, price, volume, and order (buy or sell). Normally created through a trading ...
Estimated Current Return
Approximate return for a unit investment trust over the short-term, which is calculated by getting the valuated annual interest income from the sec ...
Lock-Up Agreement
A legally binding contract which prohibits the underwriters and company insiders from selling any shares of stock during the transition period for ...
Transfer Payment
1. In the United States, payment given by the government to individuals through several benefit programs.
2. In Canada, payment made by t ...
ZBA
A Zero Balance Account or ZBA is a checking account with a maintaining balance of zero. Its sole purpose is to receive funds from a master account. ...
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The Types of Stock
Now that you’ve learned the basics of stocks, what it is, and how it works, we can now learn more about them. The next thing you need to know ...
Digesting Financial Statements: Long-Lasting Liabilities
Long-lived liabilities refer to obligations which are due more than a year. Some examples of long-term debt include convertible bond and capital le ...
Choosing Your Bank
Now that you’ve learned the basics of banking and the importance of it, you are now ready to put your money in a bank. But which bank should ...
A Guide to Your Personal Income Tax: Steps to Take before April 15
Taxpayers, remember these two dates when filing your tax return: December 31 and April 15. We have previously discussed what to do before the year ...
Health Savings Account: Introduction
In essence, health savings account shoulders any health- and medical-related expenses that are not included in the high-deductible health plan. Pay ...
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