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CIA Definition
CIA, in accounting, is an acronym for Certified Internal Auditor; or, Cash in Advance.
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FIXED ASSETS (NET) / NET WORTH measures liquidity by comparing "fixed" assets with "fixed" capital. A lower ratio indicates proportionately smaller investment and a better "cushion" for creditors in case of liquidation. This may be important if the fixed assets are not easily used in other businesses. The presence of substantial leased fixed assets (not shown on the balance sheet) may deceptively lower this ratio. Therefore smaller is better, i.e., greater than .75 (75%) should merit caution.
STRIPPED BOND is a bond that can be subdivided into a series of zero-coupon bonds.
