Business Terms

7. Any resource owned by a business that is expected to provide future economic benefits.
8. Any individual or group that has an interest in the success and functioning of a company, including employees, customers, suppliers, and shareholders.
10. The goods and materials a business holds for the purpose of resale or production.
11. A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional shares.
13. A place or environment where buyers and sellers interact to trade goods, services, or financial instruments.
14. The value of an owner's interest in a company, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.
17. The combination of two or more companies into a single entity, often to achieve growth or efficiency.
19. An individual or institution that owns shares in a company and thus has an ownership interest.
20. A plan of action designed to achieve long-term or overall aims and objectives.

1. The economic costs a business incurs through its operations to earn revenue.
2. The financial gain when revenue exceeds expenses, costs, and taxes.
3. A company's financial debt or obligations that arise during business operations.
4. The allocation of resources (such as capital) with the expectation of generating an income or profit.
5. The gradual reduction in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear or obsolescence.
6. The financial deficit when expenses, costs, and taxes exceed revenue.
9. The process of one company purchasing most or all of another company's shares to gain control.
12. Flow: The net amount of cash being transferred into and out of a business, reflecting its liquidity.
15. The income generated from normal business operations, usually from the sale of goods and services.
16. Financial assets or resources that businesses use to fund their operations and growth.
18. A financial plan that estimates income and expenses over a specific period of time.