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Lien vs Mortgage   Companies frequently borrow funds for investment, expansion, business development and operational requirements. In order for banks and financial institutions to grant funds to borrowers, there needs to be some form of assurance that the borrowed funds will be repaid to the lender. This... 

Lien vs Levy   Any individual, firm, corporation, or legal entity will have to make a payment to their country’s government known as a tax payment. The funds that are collected through tax is the largest income that the government receives and is used for the running of government, investment, development,... 

Free Trade vs Free Market   Free markets and free trade are terms that are widely used in the modern concepts of economics. Free trade and free markets are generally perceived as beneficial to economies, to promote efficiency, improve innovation, and encourage healthy competition. There are, however, quite... 

Futures vs Swaps    Derivatives are financial instruments whose value depends on the value of an underlying asset or the value of an index. Derivatives are used for a number of purposes which include risk management, hedging, speculation, portfolio management, and for arbitrage opportunities. Two such commonly... 

Barcode vs QR Code | Barcode vs Quick Response Code   Barcode and QR codes are methods of storing data using geometrical figures, which can be read using optical devices. Barcode Barcode refers to a method of storing data using geometrical figures. The basic technology of the barcodes was developed in the 1970`s... 

Cost of Capital vs Cost of Equity   Companies require capital to start up and run business operations. Capital maybe obtained using many methods such as issuing shares, bonds, loans, owner’s contributions, etc. Cost of capital refers to the cost incurred in obtaining either equity capital (the cost incurred... 

WACC vs IRR   Investment analysis and cost of capital are two important sections of financial management. Investment analysis introduces a number of tools and techniques that are used to evaluate the profitability and feasibility of a project. Cost of capital, on the other hand, explores the various sources... 

Motto vs Slogan   We come across mottoes frequently in life. These are short statements containing beliefs and ideals that are used to motivate people and organizations. There is another term slogan that is very confusing for some as it is very similar to motto. In fact, many companies have mottoes as well... 

Ltd vs LLP   The terms Ltd and LLP are both given to firms with limited liability, with different business structures; one is a limited partnership and the other being a private limited company. Ltd companies and LLPs both have a great advantage in that their liability is limited to the amount of funds that... 

LLC vs Ltd   The terms Ltd and LLC are frequently seen with company names, and are given to different types of companies depending on the business structure to which they belong. The terms Ltd and LLC both are used for companies that have limited liability, which means their liability is limited to the amount... 

Limited vs Ltd   “Ltd” is a term that we very frequently see behind the name of a company. The word Ltd is a shortened form for ‘limited liability’. There is quite a lot of confusion among many as to whether Ltd is same or different to what is meant by limited liability. In this article, we aim to... 

Limited vs Unlimited Liability   As businesses are formed, their various business structures need to be decided upon. One such decision that needs to be made is whether the firm will be of limited or unlimited liability. Limited and unlimited liability are concerned with the obligations of the owners; whether... 

Lien vs Pledge   Companies frequently borrow funds for investment, expansion, business development and operational requirements. In order for banks and financial institutions to grant funds to borrowers, there needs to be some form of assurance that the borrowed funds will be repaid to the lender. This assurance... 

Levered vs Unlevered Free Cash Flow   Free cash flow provides a firm an indication of the amount of money a business has left for distribution among shareholders and bondholders. Free cash flow is generally calculated by adding cash flows from operating activities to cash flows from investing activities.... 

Letter of Credit vs Documentary Credit   There are a number of payment mechanisms that are used when conducting international business. Letter of credit is a prominent payment method used, particularly for import and export activities. There are a few types of letters of credit which include documentary credit... 

Liability vs Equity   At the year end, organizations prepare financial statements that represent their activity for the specific period. One such statement that is prepared is the balance sheet that includes a number of items such as assets, liabilities, equity, drawings, etc. The following article discusses...