Roger Jellison

Roger Jellison
Roger is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with 8 years of public accounting and over 25 years of private company experience in a broad range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, technology (software, hardware, and telecom), construction, and services.

Restricted Asset: What It Is, How It Works

In forex trading, a restricted market is one that does not allow for a freely floating exchange rate for a specific currency. Most currencies trade worldwide and fluctuate in relative value based on supply, demand, and other market factors. However, some money has oppressive government control with exchange rates that do not reflect economic ...

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Sole Proprietorship: What It Is, Pros & Cons, and Differences From an LLC

The main benefits of a sole proprietorship are the pass-through tax advantage, the ease of creation, and the low fees for creation and maintenance. Yes, being a sole proprietor is the same as being self-employed. A sole proprietor does not work for any company or boss, so they are self-employed. However, as the business grows, […]

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How Do You Calculate Prime Costs? Overview, Formula, and Examples

Only the costs of raw materials and direct labor are used in the prime cost formula. As a business owner, you can use the prime cost information to identify which products are profitable and which ones are not. You could then raise or lower the prices of unprofitable products, or discontinue production altogether. Additionally, you can ...

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Payee vs Payer What’s the difference?

They can deposit it, cash it, or potentially sign it over to someone else. An effective representative payee should improve the beneficiary’s life and work in the beneficiary’s best interests. If a representative payee takes advantage of their position, the Social Security Administration should be notified immediately. For example, ...

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Par Value of Stocks and Bonds Explained

The market will price similar bonds so that they all produce the same yield to maturity. Par value is the nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as indicated on a bond or stock certificate. The certificate is issued by the lender and given to a borrower or by a […]

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NRV: What Net Realizable Value Is and a Formula To Calculate It

Alternatively, when the economy is down, clients may pass on orders or find it more difficult to make full payments. The net realizable value (NRV) of our hypothetical company’s inventory can be calculated by adding the defective NRV and the non-defective NRV, which is $540,000. A cash flow statement (CFS) is a financial statement that ...

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