Demand is what the consumer can and is willing to buy at a given price over a given time period. Analyzing demand is a complicated process that takes into account many variables. Economists and ...

In 2007-2008, accounting rule-makers changed the way that companies are required to account for the merger or acquisition of businesses from the existing "purchase method" to a new "acquisition method ...

For most investors, the proper way to account for your investing profits and losses is with the cost method of accounting. This method is not the only choice, however. For investments where the ...

Some companies make investments in complementary businesses to achieve revenue goals or to gain access to different industries. When a company purchases a minority stake in another, the purchaser ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Andy Smith is ...