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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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SBA Glossary

Common SBA Terms

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

Lien

A legal claim against an...

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B/E (Business EIDL) Loan

A business loan that...

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Equity

An accounting term used to...

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Credit Score Test

Part of the home loan CET show a...

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Amortization

A non-cash operating expense that...

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Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)

A group composed of rep...

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Certificate of Competency

A certificate issued by the Small Bus...

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Income Statement

Shows the entity’s income and...

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Contracting Officer

A person with the authority to...

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DBA

ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers

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Cash-basis Accounting

records revenue when cash is...

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Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)

The test to determine the...

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Full and Open Competition

With respect to a contract action...

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Subcontract

A contract between a prime cont...

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P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)

also considered as Income Statement or...

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