Contribution margin measures how efficiently a company can produce a good relative to its variable cost. Goods with high contribution margins are the most profitable. The contribution margin can be helpful in deciding what goods can go on sale and for how much, and it allows management to decipher how to improve efficiency in production while keeping variable costs low. Additionally, if there is a bottleneck in the supply chain for an input that is used to produce two different products, management could use contribution margin to decide which product takes takes priority. Continue reading...
Discover the intricacies of managerial accounting, the backbone of informed business decisions. This guide unravels the essence of managerial accounting, highlighting its role in internal decision-making, planning, and performance tracking. Learn about its key pillars, the differences from financial accounting, and its multifaceted applications in businesses, from product costing to cash flow analysis. Whether you're a business owner, an aspiring accountant, or someone keen on understanding the financial underpinnings of an organization, this article offers a deep dive into the world of managerial accounting, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the financial landscape of modern organizations. Continue reading...
Also simply called Receivables, the Accounts Receivable line on a General Ledger will contain the amounts owed to the company which are due to be received in the near future. If a company offers financing for the items it sells, or it has regular payments coming in for things such as rent, leases, monthly subscription or membership fees, and so on, they will have substantial numbers in their accounts receivable. Continue reading...
A short squeeze occurs when many short-sellers attempt to cover their positions at the same time, and it drives prices up rapidly. A short squeeze is a bottleneck situation where many investors who have sold a security short, suddenly become very interested in covering their positions - usually, because the stock starts on a strong uptrend. The squeeze will actually cause the price of the security to rapidly increase, more than it would otherwise, because so much demand has hit the security at once. Continue reading...
Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings could surprise investors as the EV giant looks to rebound from last quarter’s miss. With lowered expectations and increased volatility, Tickeron’s AI-powered strategy helps traders navigate both upside potential and downside risk. Continue reading...
NVIDIA faces a $5.5B revenue hit from new U.S. AI chip export bans to China, but this short-term setback may strengthen its global dominance. Discover how AI-powered trading strategies like Tickeron’s Double Agent NVDA/NVDS can protect capital and seize market opportunities. Continue reading...