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Definition Alpha is a financial term used to describe an investment strategy’s potential to beat the market, or its “excess return.” It is a measure

Definition The Allowance for Credit Losses is a financial term referring to an estimation of the amount of debt that a company’s customers may not

Definition An altcoin, short for “alternative coin,” refers to any digital cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, which was the first cryptocurrency. Altcoins are created as alternatives

Definition The Alternative Depreciation System (ADS) is a method of calculating depreciation on a tax return that generally provides a longer recovery period for an

Definition An Alternative Trading System (ATS) is a trading venue that operates outside traditional public stock exchanges. It is a non-exchange trading platform which brings

Definition Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a financial term that refers to a company’s estimated amount of uncollectible receivables from customers. This allowance acts as

Definition The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is a tax system in the United States that ensures certain high-income individuals, corporations, trusts, and estates pay a

Definition The Altman Z-Score is a statistical tool used in finance to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years.

Definition The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) is a tax credit in the United States that provides financial assistance to students in their first four

Definition An amended return is a type of tax return filed to correct errors or make changes to an original tax return document already submitted.