Explain the Nature and Purpose of Business Interruption Loss Insurance

question 46

Essay

Explain the nature and purpose of business interruption loss insurance.

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Definitions:

Sales

Transactions involving the exchange of goods or services for money.

Acid Test Ratio

Used to determine the amount of assets that can be quickly turned into cash to pay current liabilities; acid test ratio equals total of cash plus receivables divided by total current liabilities.

Balance Sheet

A summary report detailing a company's assets, debts, and equity held by shareholders at a particular moment.

Income Statement

The financial statement that shows the revenues, the expenses, and the net income for a certain period of time.