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.

How To Calculate the Contribution Margin Ratio

Thus, the concept of contribution margin is used to determine the minimum price at which you should sell your goods or services to cover its costs. On the other hand, net sales revenue refers to the total receipts from the sale of goods and services after deducting sales return and allowances. Remember, that the contribution […]

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How to Calculate Common Stock

Common stock is the “default” type of stock, but it’s not the only type. There’s also preferred stock, which differs from common stock in its voting rights, dividend payment process and priority level in the case of company bankruptcy. One key thing to consider when choosing preferred stock is the dividend. Compare the ...

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Coefficient of determination Interpretation & Equation

That percentage might be a very high portion of variation to predict in a field such as the social sciences; in other fields, such as the physical sciences, one would expect R2 to be much closer to 100 percent. However, since linear regression is based on the best possible fit, R2 will always be greater […]

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How to Draw a Stack of Money

Would you like to draw a valuable stack of money? Now you can, with the help of this simple, step-by-step drawing tutorial. All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper. You may also wish to color your finished drawing. Extend a short line from just below two of the […]

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Cost of Goods Sold COGS Formula + Calculator

This amount includes the cost of the materials and labor directly used to create the good. It excludes indirect expenses, such as distribution costs and sales force costs. The time period you pick is up to you, but we recommend calculating your cost of goods sold at least quarterly. Running the formula once a month […]

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Inventory System: Beginning Inventory and Opening Stock

You’ll calculate beginning inventory at the start of an accounting period. Beginning inventory is the book value of a company’s inventory at the start of an accounting period. It is also the value of inventory carried over from the end of the preceding accounting period. With QuickBooks Online, you get access to features that allow ...

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