Corporate Accounting

November 4, 2023 6 min read Definitions

💰 Dividends in Arrears: When Your 'Peanuts' Don't Show Up on Payday!

Penny Nickels Accounting Basics Finance Fun Corporate Accounting Dividends Arrears Financial Disclosure

Uncover the hilarious yet crucial concept of Dividends in Arrears and understand why companies need to disclose them in their financial statements. Buckle up, it's going to be a funny financial ride!

November 1, 2023 4 min read Definitions

💼 Unveil the Mysteries of a Company Limited by Shares

Penny Prankler Accounting Business Structures Corporate Accounting Company Limited by Shares Liability Shares Incorporated Organization UK Business

Dive into the world of companies limited by shares with a witty, humorous, and educational article. Perfect for all future CEOs and accounting aficionados!

October 31, 2023 4 min read Definitions

💰 The Power of Provisions: Embrace the Unmatched Magic of Uncertain Liabilities

Auditor McFunnyface Accounting Basics Corporate Accounting Financial Reporting Provision IAS 37 Accounting Rules

Discover the whimsical world of accounting provisions, where liabilities come alive! This article will explore provisions, their usage, and important international standards governing them. Perfect for anyone looking to add a dash of humor to their accounting knowledge!

October 25, 2023 5 min read Definitions

🎢 Zooming Into the Mysteries of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs): The James Bond of Finance!

Mr. Fin Tastic Accounting Basics Financial Instruments Corporate Accounting Legal Entity Financial Transaction Securitization

Unmasking the secrets of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in a fun, thrilling ride through the financial world! Learn how these entities operate in credit enhancement, securitization, and how they serve specific transactions with a kick of laughter.

October 22, 2023 4 min read Definitions

Capitalization Issue Explained: When Your Balance Sheet Tries to Do Yoga 🧘

Penny Farthing Accounting Basics Corporate Accounting Financial Terms Accounting Finance Balance Sheet Corporate Accounting

Dive into the world of Capitalization Issues, where numbers do gymnastics! Understand the whys and whats of capitalizing, all sprinkled with humor and wit.

October 15, 2023 5 min read Definitions

Non-Adjusting Events: When Post-Balance Sheet Drama Unfolds 🎭

Professor Jokeson Destatements Accounting Basics Financial Statements Corporate Accounting Non-Adjusting Events Balance Sheet Financial Statements Accountancy Insight

Uncover the drama behind non-adjusting events and why they matter in accounting. Learn how these events can change the financial landscape of a company after the balance-sheet date.

October 14, 2023 4 min read Definitions

🔢 Share Registers: Unlocking Your Company’s Secret Spreadsheet!

Penelope Profitz Accounting Basics Corporate Accounting Shares Corporate Accounting Basics

Dive into the wonderfully wacky world of share registers, the rockstars of the accounting universe, and learn how they keep track of every shareholder's tiniest moose antler...I mean, slice of the pie!

October 11, 2023 5 min read Definitions

💸 Declaration of Dividend: Unveiling the Cheerful Cash Cavalcade for Shareholders 📈

Cash McFlow Finance Essentials Corporate Accounting Dividends Shareholders Balance Sheet

A fun and engaging dive into declaration of dividends, how they brighten shareholders' day with a cascade of cash, while affecting the balance sheet and company liabilities.

October 10, 2023 4 min read Definitions

🤑 Profit Party! Understanding Consolidated Profit

Moolah McLaughlin Accounting Basics Financial Statements Corporate Accounting Consolidated Profit Income Statements Group Financials Elimination of Intra-Group Items

Dive into the colorful world of consolidated profit and learn how organizations combine their gains for a grand display of financial strength.

October 5, 2023 2 min read Definitions

The Grand Finale of Business: Winding-Up (A.K.A Liquidation) 🎉

Humorus Ledger Accounting Basics Corporate Accounting Business Closure Winding Up Liquidation Accountancy Humor Corporate Accounting Business Lessons

Discover what winding-up means in the accounting world through a humor-filled, engaging, and educational article. Learn how winding-up seals the fate of a business and what really happens when a company decides it’s time to bid adieu!

October 3, 2023 5 min read Definitions

💸 The Net Dividend: When Gross Ain't Always Good! 💸

Penn E. Pincher Finance Investing Corporate Accounting Net Dividend Finance Accounting Corporate Finance

Take a dive into a fun, educational article on net dividends, the kind of dividends shareholders actually get to enjoy... after taxes have had their slice of the pie.

October 2, 2023 5 min read Definitions

Surplus Advance Corporation Tax: The Tale of Taxes Past 📚

Mr. Decimal Points Accounting History Taxation Corporate Accounting Accounting Tax History Corporation Tax

Dive into the thrilling chronicles of surplus advance corporation tax—a ghostly remnant of accounting history banished in 1999. Uncover its secrets, and solve quizzes to test your knowledge!

October 1, 2023 2 min read Definitions

🚀 Demystifying the Cost of Debt: Financing Fun the Funny Way! 🤹‍♂️

Finny McFigurine Accounting Basics Finance Essentials Corporate Accounting Interest Rate Debt Cost of Capital Finance Corporate Accounting

Unraveling the mystery behind the 'Cost of Debt' and showing how it impacts a company's finances, all while keeping the humor alive.

October 1, 2023 5 min read Definitions

🚨 Winding-Up Petition: The Ultimate Corporate Makeover (Or Not!)

Humphrey Balancelots Corporate Accounting Legal Procedures Financial Misadventures Liquidation Corporate Law Accounting Humor Financial Challenges

Discover the wild world of winding-up petitions, from the courtroom drama to the aftermath, packed with humor and valuable accounting insights.

October 1, 2023 4 min read Definitions

Restricted Surplus: The Locked Treasure Chest of Accounting 🏰

Witty Walter Whimsical Accounting Basics Finance Corporate Accounting Educational Accounting 101 Financial Mysteries Humorous Accounting

Explore the concept of Restricted Surplus in a refreshing and fun way, learning how companies handle funds they can't distribute freely.