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Benefits of Using Margin

What Are the Benefits of Using Margin in Pricing? Do you know your gross margin? What about your profit margin? Your company’s margin indicates whether it is profitable or not. A company can have an extraordinary volume of sales, but without the proper gross margin built into the economics of the company, it results in

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Cash Basis vs Accrual Basis Accounting

Believe it or not, we deal with this issue of whether to use cash basis vs accrual basis accounting all the time. Many companies start from scratch with one person doing the accounting from home or a small office. Over time, their needs grow. It’s normal to see changes within the organization, especially when companies

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Should You Use Margin or Markup Percentage for Pricing?

The biggest struggle in maintaining or improving profitability often comes down to pricing.  Two of the most common methods companies use to price their products are margin and markup.  Unfortunately, many people think they’re pricing their products based upon a desired margin, but they’re really using markup.  There is a major difference between the two methods

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Adjusted EBITDA

See Also: EBITDA Valuation Calculate EBITDA Valuation Methods EBITDA Definition Multiple of Earnings Adjusted EBITDA Definition Adjusted EBITDA is a valuable tool used to analyze businesses for the purposes of valuation and potential acquisition. Many also call it Normalized EBITDA because it systematizes cash flow and deducts irregularities and deviations. Use adjusted EBITDA as an

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Margin Compression

Ever heard the term “margin compression”?  Put simply, margin compression occurs when the costs to make a product or deliver a service rise faster than the sales price of the product or service.  Hence, putting pressure on profit margins. Causes of Margin Compression There may be many causes of margin compression… Increased competition Internal production

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Segment Margin Example

See also: Segment Margin Margin vs Markup Prepare a Breakeven Analysis Budgeting 101: Creating Successful Budgets Cost Volume Profit Definition Variable vs Fixed Costs Segment Margin Example Segment Margin is important to a company because, most obviously, companies make profits off of their services and products. To acquire revenue from these services and products, a

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Segment Margin

See Also: Segment Margin Example Segmenting Customers for Profit Net Profit Margin Analysis Operating Profit Margin Ratio Margin vs Markup Profitability Index Method Segment Margin Definition Segment margin is a measure of profitability that applies to individual product lines. It is calculated as segment revenues minus variable costs minus avoidable fixed costs. It is also used to

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Pledged Collateral

See Also: What are the 7 Cs of banking How to Manage Your Banking Relationship Is It Time To Find A New Bank Collateralized Debt Obligations External Sources of Cash Pledged Collateral Definition Pledged collateral refers to assets that are used to secure a loan. The borrower pledges assets or property to the lender to

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Operating Income Example

See Also: Operating Income (EBIT) Operating Income Example For example, Marilyn is the CEO of a company which creates educational children’s toys. Marilyn loves her work and truly knows her business. With the support of her family and local bank Marilyn has taken her idea from startup to success in only 3 years. Pleased with

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Margin Percentage Calculation

See Also: Margin vs Markup Markup Percentage Calculation Retail Markup Gross Profit Margin Ratio Analysis Net Profit Margin Analysis Margin Percentage Definition Gross margin defined is Gross Profit/Sales Price. All items needed to calculate the gross margin percentage can be found on the income statement. The margin percentage often refers to sales or profitability which

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Adjusted Gross Income Definition

See Also: Financial Ratios Operating Profit Margin Ratio Net Profit Margin Adjusted Gross Income Margin vs Markup Adjusted Gross Income Definition The adjusted gross income definition (AGI) is a taxpayer’s gross taxable income. It consists of total income minus allowable adjustments. These allowable adjustments, also known as “above the line deductions,” reduce the amount of

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Margin Versus Mark-Up

Communicating simple accounting and finance measures to colleagues can be a challenge. Take, for example, gross profit margin percentage and mark-up percentage or simply margin versus mark-up. To non-finance professionals, these two measures may seem to be interchangeable. But they’re not. Mark-up percentage is generally a marketing measure used in pricing decisions made by marketing professionals.

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