Accelerated Vesting
What is 'Accelerated Vesting' A form of vesting that takes place at a faster rate than the initial vesting schedule in a...
Absolute Interest
What is 'Absolute Interest' Total and complete ownership of an asset or property. An individual with an absolute interest has both a...
Absolute Title
DefinitionAllodial title constitutes ownership of real property that is independent of any superior landlord. Allodial title is related to the concept of land held...
Annual Percentage Rate
DefinitionThe term annual percentage rate of charge, corresponding sometimes to a nominal APR and sometimes to an effective APR, is the interest rate for...
Absenteeism
DefinitionAbsenteeism is a habitual pattern of absence from a duty or obligation without good reason. Generally, absenteeism is unplanned absences. Absenteeism has been viewed...
Absorption Costing
DefinitionTotal absorption costing is a method of Accounting cost which entails the full cost of manufacturing or providing a service. TAC includes not just...
Absolute Beneficiary
What is 'Absolute Beneficiary' A designation of a beneficiary that can not be changed without the written consent of that beneficiary. Also...
Asset Allocation
DefinitionAsset allocation is the rigorous implementation of an investment strategy that attempts to balance risk versus reward by adjusting the percentage of each asset...
Accelerated Reply Mail (ARM)
What is 'Accelerated Reply Mail - ARM' An expedited delivery of business reply mail offered by the U.S. Postal Service. Reply mail...
Abatement Costs
What is 'Abatement Cost' A cost borne by many businesses for the removal and/or reduction of an undesirable item that they have...