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Non-deductible expenditure

A non-deductible expensive does not impact a tax bill.

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Non-imprest system

A fixed amount is issued every month. Every time cash is required, there is no incentive to ensure all money issued has been documented, because when money ...

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Non-routine transactions

Infrequent/standalone transactions, Includes the acquisition or disposal of a business unit, adoption or cancellation of a benefit plan, change in accountin...

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Non-statistical sampling

The selection of a test group is based on the examiner’s judgement, rather than a formal statistical method.

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Opening balance

First entry in a firm’s accounts, either when they are first starting up or at the start of a new financial year. The opening balance can be found on the cr...

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Ordinary residence

Broadly refers to the country you are normally resident in.

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Overhead costs

All costs on the income statement, except for direct labour, direct materials, and direct expenses. Includes accounting fees, advertising, insurance, intere...

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Partnership agreement

Form that establishes the right and responsibilities of each partner in a for-profit business partnership, as well as the profit and loss distribution of ea...

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Payables

Money required to be paid.

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Performance indicator

A type of performance measurement, evaluating the success of an organisation or of a particular activity.

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