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Current incomeMoney that is routinely received from investments in the form of dividends, interest, and other income sources.Current incomeInterest, dividend or other income payments received regularly from an investment source.Similar MatchesCurrent ratioCurrent ratioA financial ratio which shows how easily the company could pay its bills if all its creditors demanded payment at once. Calculated as: (current assets) divided by (current liabilities)In theory this figure should be at least 1, because if it's lower than 1 it means that the company does not have the liquidity to pay all its creditors straight away. That said, some companies, notably supermarkets, happily survive on current ratios of less than 0.5.As always, it's best to compare the ratio of one company with others in its sector. Over 1.5 suggests excessive caution on the part of management.For a more stringent version of the current ratio, see 'acid test'. Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesDebts owed by a company which are due for settlement within 12 months. These include creditors and taxes due etc. Current assetsCurrent assetsAssets of a company which are regularly turned over including cash, work in progress and debtors. Net current assetsNet current assetsThe difference between current assets and current liabilities, also known as working capital. Permanent spontaneous current LiabilitiesPermanent spontaneous current LiabilitiesThe minimum level of spontaneous liabilities that is always maintained by a firm. Further SuggestionsCurrent account balanceCurrent prices Balance on current account Current production rate Current maturity High current income mutual fund Current account current cost accounting Noncurrent asset Current liabilities Current account surplus Current yield Current rate method Current ratio Current coupon current account Current coupon issues Current issue Current income bonds Current account deficit Noncurrent liability Current assets Other current assets Current account high current income fund |
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