Definition: Forfeiture of shares is the annulment (cancellation) of the shares owned by a shareholder as a penalty because of the non-payment of allotment and calls due to the company. Along with the shares, the amount already paid to the company also get forfeited. The company can either Dispose of or Reissue the forfeited shares. Post forfeiture, the company removes … [Read more...] about Forfeiture of Shares
Single Entry System
Definition: Single Entry System is the hybrid and unscientific bookkeeping method that partially records business transactions. More precisely, it records only a single aspect of the financial transactions and excludes the idea of duality. Small businesses generally use this system of bookkeeping. Because these businesses can't afford to hire a professional accountant for … [Read more...] about Single Entry System
Internal Reconstruction
Definition: Internal reconstruction is the rearrangement of the company's existing capital structure. More precisely, it involves a change in the financial structure by Alteration or Reduction. The reorganization takes place without liquidation. So, there is no need to dissolve the existing venture. Thus, the formation of a new company is not needed. An internal … [Read more...] about Internal Reconstruction
Dispute Resolution
Definition: Dispute Resolution refers to a process through which two parties can come together and build a consensus to end the conflict. Another term for the same is Conflict Resolution. But it is a broader term that covers severe matters. Dispute Resolution covers all the methods of managing disputes. Also, this process requires plenty of time and energy. Another … [Read more...] about Dispute Resolution
Product-Market Fit
Definition: Product-Market Fit is a fit between the companies product and its target market desires. The fit depicts the product's capabilities to satisfy the overall market demand. It is one of the marketing strategy models that suggest the future strategic course of action to the marketers. It is a consumer-centric approach and a key to successful entrepreneurship. Here, … [Read more...] about Product-Market Fit
Human Resource Planning Process
Definition: The Human Resource Planning Process critically analyses, forecasts, and allocates human resources as per business goals. It assists organizations in estimating their existing as well as future manpower requirements. This process is carried out in all organizations, big or small. We can also refer to it as Manpower Requirement Process. It serves as a bridge … [Read more...] about Human Resource Planning Process
Differential Costing
Definition: Differential costing is a technique that examines changes in the total cost and revenue by analyzing proposed alternatives. These changes comprise an increase/decrease in the cost of crucial elements affecting decision making. The need for comparative study is to analyze the difference in the cost due to the change in operations. It involves cost differences by … [Read more...] about Differential Costing
Rural Consumer
Definition: A Rural Consumer is an end-user of the products offered in rural markets. More precisely, a rural consumer is the one who buys goods & services for self-consumption, reselling or reproduction in the rural areas. The rural consumer has less disposable income. So, they prefer to buy less expensive products. They differ from the urban consumers in respect of … [Read more...] about Rural Consumer
Fund Flow Statement
Definition: Fund Flow Statement summarises the movements of funds in the business between the two accounting periods. It provides analytical data about the procurement and utilization of funds. It is a technique that studies, control and monitors the number of changes in the funds during a period. One can judge whether the funds are efficiently utilized in the business or … [Read more...] about Fund Flow Statement
Service Marketing Mix
Definition: Service Marketing Mix is the essential internal element based on which the strategy for marketing service will be developed. It is a tool used to place and position the services in the target market. Also, communicate the unique features of the services. In other words, the service marketing mix is a well ordered and synchronized effort. The seller initiates … [Read more...] about Service Marketing Mix