Financial Calcs Definitions Flashcards
Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)
A tax deduction for the depreciation of eligible capital property.
Depreciation Expense
The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold by a company.
Net Income
Total revenue minus total expenses when total revenue is greater.
Shareholders’ Equity
The residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting liabilities.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)
A measure used in real estate investing to compare properties and determine their value relative to their income.
Return on Investment (ROI)
A measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment.
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
A measure of a company’s ability to use its operating income to repay its debt obligations.
Operating Expense Ratio (OER)
The ratio of a property’s operating expenses to its gross operating income.
Cash on Cash Return
The rate of return on the actual cash invested in a property.
Amortization
The process of gradually writing off the initial cost of an asset.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
The annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, expressed as a percentage.
Value of Cash
The amount of cash included in total current assets.
Value of Machinery
The valuation of machinery as part of total non-current assets.
Total Non-Current Assets
The sum of all long-term assets not expected to be converted into cash within a year.
Share Capital
The amount of share capital included in shareholders’ equity.
Total Shareholders’ Equity
The sum of all equity investments made by shareholders, including retained earnings.
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
The combined total of all liabilities and shareholders’ equity, equal to total assets.
Income Tax Expense
The amount of expense recognized for the government tax related to taxable profit.
Building’s Capital Cost Allowance (First Year)
The deduction for a building’s depreciation in the first year.
UCC (Undepreciated Capital Cost)
The remaining value of a depreciable property after accounting for the annual CCA.
Revenue
Total income generated by the sale of goods or services.
Operating Expenses
The costs required for a company to run its day-to-day operations.