Here's the matching for each term based on the descriptions provided:
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Asset: Typical items listed for this term are cash on hand, owned buildings and equipment, accounts receivable, and anything else that can be turned into cash.
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Balance Sheet: Essential information that gives a "snapshot" of the company's net worth at any given time.
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Liability: Typical items listed for this term are wages, taxes, accounts payable, and accrued expenses.
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Bookkeeping: A method of accounting that involves the timely recording of all financial transactions for the business.
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Depreciation: When the value of an asset loses some of its value over a period of time.
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Gross Profit: Calculated as total sales (income) - the costs (sales) related to those sales.
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FICO Score: A type of credit score used by potential lenders for evaluating the wisdom of offering you (or your business) a loan or contract.
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Net Worth: Calculated as Assets - Liabilities.
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Net Profit: Gross Profit - operating expense - taxes.
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Appreciation: When the value of an asset gains in value over a period of time.