Financial Statements
Amortisation
Definition
What is Amortisation?
The systematic allocation of an intangible assetA non-physical asset that can create economic value.'s cost over its useful life.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A software licence is amortised over five years.
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Financial Statements
Revenue
Income generated from selling goods or services before expenses are deducted.
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The percentage increase or decrease in revenue over a period.
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Direct costs attributable to goods or services sold during a period.
Financial RatiosGross Margin
Gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenue.