Finance Terms Crossword Puzzle

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• cash flow : the net amount of cash being transferred into and out of a business. positive cash flow indicates that a company's liquid assets are increasing.
• capital goods : physical assets that a company uses in the production process to manufacture products and services that consumers will later use. examples include buildings, machinery, and equipment.
• variable costs : costs that vary directly with the level of production, such as raw materials and direct labor.
• breakeven point : the point at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss. it's a critical measure for understanding when a business will start to be profitable.
• operating expenses : the costs required for the day-to-day functioning of a business, excluding cogs. this includes rent, utilities, salaries, and marketing expenses.
• direct costs : expenses that can be directly traced to a specific product or service, such as raw materials and labor.
• fixed costs : expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.
• appreciation : the increase in the value of an asset over time. this can occur due to various factors, such as market demand or improvements to the asset.
• gross profit : the difference between revenues and the cost of goods sold (cogs). it shows how efficiently a company is producing and selling its products.
• profit margin : a profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage. it shows how much of each dollar of sales a company actually keeps in earnings.
• assets : resources owned by a company that have economic value and can be used to meet debts, commitments, or legacies. they include cash, inventory, property, and equipment.
• net profit : the amount of money left after all expenses, including taxes and interest, have been deducted from total revenue. it's also known as the bottom line.
• indirect costs : costs that are not directly traceable to a specific product or service, such as utilities and administrative expenses.
• depreciation : the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life. it represents how much of an asset's value has been used up.
• revenues : the total amount of money generated from sales of goods or services before any expenses are deducted.