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Comparative Analysis

Is designed to point out significant trends that occur from year to year by using more than one set of financial statements of comparable dates and time periods. A comparative analysis allows you to arrive at a more complete evaluation of the applicant’s financial position.

Updated on

September 9, 2022

Published on

June 20, 2018

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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.

Income Statement

Shows the entity’s income and...

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Prime Contract

A contract awarded directly...

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Days Receivable

A measure of the average time a...

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Acquisition

The acquiring of supplies or...

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Current Liabilities

A balance sheet item, which...

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Injury Analysis

Measures the effects of...

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Depreciation

A non-cash operating expense that...

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Negotiation

Contracting through the use of...

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Request for Proposal (RFP)

A document outlining a...

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SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)

provide necessary working capital to...

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Contracting Officer

A person with the authority to...

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Emerging Small Business

A small business concern whose...

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Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

SBDCs offer a broad spec...

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Cash Flow Test

Part of the CET that determines if...

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Phase 2

Process to be used to determine economic injury for...

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