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Annuities

  • Calculate Annuity Payment - Funding an Annuity: Calculate the payment required for an ordinary annuity with a step by step example using your values for the periodic interest rate, number of periods, and future value.
  • Future Value of an Annuity Due: Calculate the Future Value of an Annuity Due with a step by step example using your values for the periodic interest rate, number of periods, and periodic payment amount.
  • Future Value of an Ordinary Annuity: Calculate the Future Value of an Ordinary Annuity with a step by step example using your values for the periodic interest rate, number of periods, and periodic payment amount.

Basic Statistics

  • How to Read a Bar Graph: This brief tutorial explains the various parts of a bar graph and shows how it is used to visually represent information.
  • How to Read a Line Graph: This brief tutorial explains the various parts of a line graph and shows how it is used to visually represent information.
  • How to Read a Pie Chart: This brief tutorial explains the various parts of a pie chart (or pie graph) and shows how it is used to visually represent information.
  • How to Read a Table: This brief tutorial explains the various parts of a data table and shows how it is used to visually represent information.
  • Study Sheet: Explore basic statistics with this printable Smartacus Study Sheet. Review the types of graphs (line, bar, pie chart), how to read a table, and basic data set values -- median, mode, mean, and range.

Financial Analysis

  • Break-Even Analysis and the Break-Even Point: When considering the production or sale of a new product or service, businesses often will use break-even analysis and the break-even point to see whether its financially feasible. See how it works in this free tutorial.
  • Fixed Costs: Fixed costs are defined as any cost or expense that does not vary with changes in the level of business activities like sales or production. Learn more about fixed cost in this tutorial.
  • Variable Costs: Variable costs are expenses that increase or decrease as a direct result of increases or decreases in sales or production volume. Learn more about variable cost in this tutorial.

Financial Statements

  • Balance Sheet: Learn about the structure and contents of a balance sheet by examining one for the fictitious company Bogus Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Balance Sheet - Quiz: Study balance sheet terms like assets, depreciation, goodwill, and more with this fun quiz.
  • Cash Flow: Learn about the structure and contents of a statement of cash flows by examining one for the fictitious company Bogus Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Cash Flow - Quiz: Study terms from the cash flow statement like net cash, prepaid expenses, payment of dividends, and more with this fun quiz.
  • Income Statement, Multi-Step: Learn about the structure and contents of a multi-step income statement by examining one for the fictitious company Bogus Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Income Statement, Single Step: Learn about the structure and contents of a single-step income statement by examining one for the fictitious company Bogus Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Overview: After preparing your adjusted trial balance, the next step in the accounting cycle is to prepare your financial statements. Learn about the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, and retained earnings statement in this tutorial.
  • Retained Earnings: Learn about the structure and contents of a statement of retained earnings by examining one for the fictitious company Bogus Manufacturing, Inc.

Interest

  • About Interest Rates and the Time Value of Money: Interest rates are key to understanding the Time Value of Money. This tutorial covers the relevant terminology, including APR, APY, and the yield curve.
  • Average Daily Balance: The Average Daily Balance is the total of the balance at the end of each day during a period divided by the number of days in the period. Learn how to calculate average daily balance (ADB) in this tutorial.

Interest Rates

Miscellaneous

  • Business Entity Consultant: Deciding on a business structure for your company is easier than you might think. By answering a series of basic questions, this virtual consultant can advise you of your choice (while teaching you the pros and cons of each type).
  • Intro Business Quiz: How well do you know your business terms? Take the plunge with this fun quiz -- ten questions randomly selected from accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, business organization, and human resources.
  • My Intro Business Flashcards: Learn the important terms and definitions for accounting, marketing, economics, and other business disciplines with these flashcards. You can even study while you play a concentration game, too!
  • Smart Stock - Investment Simulator: Test your financial genius with this smart stock market simulation. Make your millions or blow it all on a bad break -- this is an addictive game!

Ratios of Asset Management

  • Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): The days sales outstanding ratio (DSO) gives an indication of how long it takes to collect accounts receivables, comparing outstanding receivables to average daily sales. This tutorial walks you through the calculation as well as where on the financial statements you'd find the numbers.
  • Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio: The fixed assets turnover ratio measures how fixed assets are used to generate sales, by comparing sales to net fixed assets. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations as well as where to find the numbers on your financial statements.
  • Inventory Turnover Ratio: The inventory turnover ratio compares sales to inventories, reflecting a company's ability to convert inventory into cash. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, and shows you where to find the numbers of your financial statements.
  • Study Sheet: With this printable Smartacus Study Sheet, you can learn all about ratios like Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Fixed Asset Turnover, Total Asset Turnover, and Inventory Turnover.
  • Total Asset Turnover Ratio: The total assets turnover ratio measures the use of all assets in terms of sales, by comparing sales with net total assets. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations as well as where on the financial statements to find the numbers.

Ratios of Debt Management

  • Debt Ratio: The debt ratio indicates how much of a company's assets are provided through debt. This is the proportion of funding that is provided by creditors. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, including where Total Assets and Total Liabilities are on the Balance Sheet.
  • Debt to Equity Ratio: The debt to equity ratio indicates how much of a company's financing is provided through debt as compared to equity. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, including where Total Assets and Total Liabilities are on the Balance Sheet.
  • EBITDA Coverage: The EBITDA coverage ratio shows if earnings are able to satisfy all financial obligations including leases and principal payments. (EBITDA is short for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.) This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.
  • Equity Multiplier: The equity multiplier ratio is the factor by which assets grew from the use of debt. This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.
  • Study Sheet: Learn about Debt Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, EBITDA Coverage Ratio, Equity Multiplier, and TIE Ratio with this printable Smartacus Study Sheet.
  • TIE Ratio: The TIE Ratio shows the ability to pay interest charges out of earnings. (TIE stands for times interest earned.) This interactive tutorial walks you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.

Ratios of Dividend/Market Value

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: The dividend payout ratio shows the portion of earnings distributed to stockholders. This interactive tutorial explains the concept by walking you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the income statement and cash flow statement.
  • Dividend Yield: The dividend yield ratio shows the earnings distributed to stockholders related to the value of the stock, as calculated on a per-share basis. This interactive tutorial explains the concept by walking you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the cash flow statement.
  • Price to Earnings (PE) Ratio: The price to earnings ratio (or PE ratio) relates market price to earnings per share. This interactive tutorial explains the concept by walking you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.
  • Study Sheet: Use this printable Smartacus Study Sheet to learn about the Dividend Payout Ratio, Dividend Yield Ratio, and Price to Earnings or PE Ratio.

Ratios of Liquidity

  • Current Ratio: This interactive tutorial explains the current ratio by walking you through the steps, including where to find Current Assets and Current Liabilities on the Balance Sheet. It even lets you use your own numbers, so you can check your homework answers!
  • Quick Ratio: This interactive tutorial explains the Quick Ratio concept, putting the ratio into its proper context, by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values.
  • Study Sheet: Learn about liquidity ratios (current ratio and quick ratio) using this printable Smartacus Study Sheet.

Ratios of Profitability

  • Basic Earning Power Ratio: The basic earning power ratio (or BEP ratio) compares earnings apart from the influence of taxes or financial leverage, to the assets of the company. This interactive tutorial explains the concept by walking you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.
  • Earnings Per Share: Earnings per share (EPS) is a way to relate income to ownership on a per share basis, and is used in evaluating share price. This interactive tutorial explains the concept by walking you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.
  • Gross Profit Ratio: The gross profit ratio indicates how much of each sales dollar is available to meet expenses and profits after merely paying for the goods that were sold. This interactive tutorial explains the gross profit ratio by walking you through the steps, including where Sales and Cost of Goods Sold are on the Income Statement. It lets you use your own numbers -- great for checking homework answers!
  • Profit Margin: The profit margin shows the relationship between net income (profit) and sales. This interactive tutorial explains the concept by walking you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the income statement.
  • Return on Assets: Return on assets (ROA) is a percentage of the after-tax income as compared to the total assets of the company. This interactive tutorial explains the concept by walking you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the income statement and balance sheet.
  • Return on Assets (Du Pont): Return on assets (ROA) is a percentage of the after-tax income as compared to the total assets of the company. Management at Du Pont came up with Return on Assets (Du Pont), an approach that determines the impact of asset turnover and profit margin on profits. This interactive tutorial explains the concept by walking you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.
  • Return on Equity: Return on equity (ROE) measures profitability related to ownership. This interactive tutorial explains the concept by walking you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.
  • Return on Equity (Du Pont): Return on equity (ROE) measures profitability related to ownership. Management at Du Pont came up with Return on Equity (Du Pont), an approach that showed that return on equity depends on ROA and the equity multiplier. This interactive tutorial explains the concept by walking you through the calculations, including where to find the numbers on the financial statements.
  • Study Sheet: Basic Earning Power (BEP), Earnings Per Share (EPS), Gross Profit, Profit Margin, Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), ROA DuPont, and ROE Dupont ratios are all explained on this printable Smartacus Study Sheet.

Time Value of Money

  • Annuities - Present Value and Future Value: Annuities are defined as a stream of payments made over time. Use this tutorial to learn how to solve present and future value of annuity problems with financial calculators or spreadsheet functions.
  • Calculating Future Value: Future value is a term given to the amount of money we would have at some point in the future, based on what happens between now and then. Use this tutorial to learn how to calculate the future value of an annuity given the present value, periodic interest rate, and number of periods.
  • Compound Interest - Bottomless Worksheet: Use this Bottomless Worksheet to get endless practice on Time Value of Money calculations of compound interest from the principal (or present value), number of periods, and interest rate. Ten new problems to solve, a printed copy, and an answer sheet are all only a click away.
  • Compound Interest - Formula Solver!: Calculating compound interest to determine the time value of money is easy. Learn how to find the interest using present value, number of compounding periods, and interest rate. Use your own values for an added bonus!
  • Compound Interest Made Simple: Compound interest is the method of finding interest where interest is charged on the principal as well as the interest already accumulated. Review a simpler method for finding compound interest with this tutorial.
  • Discounting Future Value: Discounting the future value is the process of figuring out what that future value is in present-day money. Use this tutorial to learn how to calculate the discounted future value given the future value, periodic interest rate, and number of periods.
  • Present Value - Bottomless Worksheet: Get endless time value of money, discounting to find present value, practice problems with this Bottomless Worksheet. Calculate present value from future value, number of periods, and interest rate. At a button-click it creates ten more problems for you to solve, complete with printed copy and answer sheet.
  • Present Value - Formula Solver!: This Flash tutorial walks you through the steps to calculate present value from the future value, interest rate, and number of maturity periods. You can enter your own values, too. Understanding discounting of future values to determine present value is a key concept in understanding the time value of money. The formula for calculating present value is shown here step by step.
  • Rule of 78: The Rule of 78 is a method of allocating interest charges for the life of a loan. Learn how the Rule of 78s works in this tutorial.
  • Simple Interest - Bottomless Worksheet: With this Bottomless Worksheet you can get endless practice on calculating simple interest from the principal amount, number of periods, and interest rate. A printed copy, answer sheet, and another ten problems are all just a button-click away.
  • Simple Interest - Formula Solver!: Calculating simple interest is a snap with this Formula Solver. Learn how to find the interest using the principal, number of interest periods, and interest rate. Use your own values to check your homework!