All Finance terms definitions starting with the alphabet T

What is Total Return ?

Definition of Total Return One of the major goals of making investments is to earn profit returns from it. The total return income generally includes capital gains, interests ,distributions and dividends received over the period. Total Return =Dividends+ interests +distributions+ capital gain- capital loss Total return can be divided into two categories, regular interest or dividends […]

Definition of Traditional cost Accounting

What is Traditional cost Accounting ?

Traditional cost Accounting Traditional cost Accounting is a costing system in which all the manufacturing cost is assigned to the product being made. Traditional costing is also known is conventional costing. Elements of manufacturing cost includes Labor, material and other expenses. Traditional cost Accounting Material cost: Cost of material used in any product. Labor cost: […]

What is Transaction cost ?

Definition of Transaction cost Transaction cost as it’s name is any cost incurred in making a transaction i.e. buying or selling. It includes all the cost and expenses required a bring an asset to it’s working condition or to sell an asset. Brief Explanation of Transaction cost If buying or selling shares or securities, costs […]

What is Transfer Agents ?

Definition of Transfer Agents A transfer agent is a financial institution or trust company or bank which keeps record of investors and his account balances for the sake of company. Transfer agents are generally assigned by organizations to maintain track of investor’s transactions, issues different certificates and assist them in different matters like losing of […]

What is Tangible Assets?

Definition of Tangible Assets Any assets in physical form are known as tangible assets, such as plant and machinery, furniture, vehicles, etc. The company has control over these physical assets because of events that have happened in the past, such as signing a purchase contract. Explanation It contributes significantly to the value of a company. […]

What is Tangible Book Value per Share (TBVPS)?

Definition of Tangible Book Value per Share (TBVPS) It is a percentage of tangible assets on a company’s balance sheet attributable to each share of common stock. It excludes goodwill and items categorized as intangible assets on the balance sheet. Tangible Book Value per Share (TBVPS) is calculated by the following formula; TBVPS = (Tangible […]

What is Tangible Common Equity (TCE)?

Definition of Tangible Common Equity (TCE) Tangible common equity is a representation of the value of a company going through liquidation, by subtracting assets that would not be worth anything during the liquidation process. TCE is calculated by deducting intangible assets, goodwill, and preferred equity costs from the company’s normal book value. Explanation of Tangible […]

Definition tangible common equity ration tcer

What is Tangible Common Equity Ration (TCER)?

Definition of Tangible Common Equity Ration (TCER) Tangible common equity ratio is the difference between common shareholder’s equity and intangible assets to the difference between total assets and intangible assets. In other words, it is the ratio of tangible equity to tangible assets. It can be calculated by the following formula: TCER = (Common Shareholder’s […]

What is Tangible Cost?

Definition of Tangible Cost Tangible costs typically include things a company can buy and measure directly for specific costs, such as labor, materials and space. Explanation of Tangible Cost Tangible costs are the payments a company makes for, such as; salaries, leases, operational expenses, employee medical benefits, transportation etc. These costs are reflected in general […]

What is Tangible Net Worth?

Definition of Tangible Net Worth It is used to compute the real value of an organization based on the balance sheet. The value of an organization’s intangible assets is not included in tangible net worth. Explanation of Tangible Net Worth The formula used to calculate tangible net worth is: Tangible Net Worth = Total assets […]