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Visa vs Mastercard Company Analysis [Video]

Visa and Mastercard are both global payment networks. They don’t issue cards or extend credit but instead make most of their money processing transactions. Both companies have experienced growing revenues and are very profitable, but there are some key differences. Visa has a larger market share, as it processes more transactions and has a higher net revenue ($29 billion compared to $22 billion). But Visa is more dependent on revenue from the U.S. About two-thirds of Mastercard’s revenue comes from outside North America. Despite increased competition, both companies have maintained strong operating margins. But Visa’s margin was 9 percentage points higher than Mastercard’s in 2022. The main reason is that Visa had much lower personnel costs as a percentage of net revenue. Thus, Visa is running a lot leaner on labor. As for the future, both companies are diversifying their revenue streams by providing value-added services like: • Fraud prevention …

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How to Write a Business Plan with the Help of AI [Video]

In the fast-evolving world of entrepreneurship, writing a strong business plan is crucial—but it doesn't have to be daunting. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), you now have access to powerful tools that can simplify, accelerate, and enhance the business planning process. Whether you're starting a small business, launching a tech startup, or pitching to investors, using AI can save time, boost creativity, and improve clarity. This step-by-step guide shows you how to write a comprehensive business plan using AI—from concept to completion.

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How to Improve Verbal Communication Skills [Video]

Effective verbal communication is a cornerstone of success in both personal and professional realms. Whether you're expressing ideas in a meeting, engaging in a conversation with a friend, or delivering a presentation, honing your verbal communication skills is essential. In this guide, we'll explore practical strategies to enhance your verbal communication abilities and make a lasting impact in various situations. Also get free business and management guides, tools, and worksheets at: https://www.bizmove.com

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How to Account for Early Retirement of Bonds [Video]

This video explains how to account for the early retirement of bonds (aka early extinguishment of debt or early redemption of bonds).When a company retires (redeems) its bonds prior to the maturity date, the company must do several things:-Reduce the cash account by the amount used to repurchase the bonds (if cash is used to retire the bonds)-Remove the bonds payable-Zero out the unamortized discount or unamortized premium-Record a gain or loss IF the repurchase price is different from the carrying value (aka book value) of the bonds on the date the bonds are retiredThere are two ways to calculate the gain or loss on the early retirement of the bonds:(1) record the journal entry; if a debit is required to make the journal entry balance, then debit a loss on early retirement (or loss on bond redemption, loss on early extinguishment of debt, etc.). If a credit is instead required to make the journal entry balance, the credit a gain on early retirement (or gain on bond redemption, gain on early extinguishment of debt, etc.)(2) calculate the difference between the repurchase price (the amount paid to retire the bonds) and carrying value (aka book value) of the bonds at the time they are retired. If the repurchase price is less than the carrying value, there is a gain. If the repurchase price is greater than the carrying value, there is a loss.0:00 Introduction0:39 4 things to do when retiring bonds1:20 Example3:59 T-account for discount on bonds payable4:18 Journal entry to record gain on retirement of bonds5:53 Alternative situation (loss on retirement of bonds)— Edspira is the creation of Michael McLaughlin, an award-winning professor who went from teenage homelessness to a PhD. Edspira’s mission is to make a high-quality business education freely available to the world.— SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE 53-PAGE GUIDE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PLUS: • A 23-PAGE GUIDE TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING• A 44-PAGE GUIDE TO U.S. TAXATION• A 75-PAGE GUIDE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS• MANY MORE FREE PDF GUIDES AND SPREADSHEETS* http://eepurl.com/dIaa5z— SUPPORT EDSPIRA ON PATREON*https://www.patreon.com/prof_mclaughlin— GET CERTIFIED IN FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS, IFRS 16, AND ASSET-LIABILITY MANAGEMENT * https://edspira.thinkific.com — LISTEN TO THE SCHEME PODCAST * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheme/id1522352725 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WaNTqVFxISHlgcSWNT1kc * Website: https://www.edspira.com/podcast-2/ — GET TAX TIPS ON TIKTOK * https://www.tiktok.com/@prof_mclaughlin — ACCESS INDEX OF VIDEOS * https://www.edspira.com/index — CONNECT WITH EDSPIRA * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Edspira * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edspiradotcom * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edspira — CONNECT WITH MICHAEL * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Prof_McLaughlin * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-michael-mclaughlin — ABOUT EDSPIRA AND ITS CREATOR * https://www.edspira.com/about/* https://michaelmclaughlin.com

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AICPA-CIMA CFO Conference | Charleston, South Carolina + Live online | 24-26 April 2024 [Video]

During the CFO Conference, we will provide insights into the profound changes shaping the world today, what tomorrow will hold, and how you can respond as a leader with better, more strategic decisions.Seasoned CFOs provide information on the latest innovations and anticipated trends to keep you on the cutting edge.Register now: www.aicpa-cima.com/cfo#cfo #financetransformation