ABSORB Definition

ABSORB is to assimilate, transfer or incorporate amounts in an account or a group of accounts in a manner in which the first entity loses its identity and is "absorbed" within the second entity. For example, see ABSORPTION COSTING.

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BANK FOR INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS (BIS) is the central bankers' bank based in Basle, Switzerland.

ROI (Return on Investment) can be calculated in various ways. The most common method is Net Income as a percentage of Net Book Value (total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities).

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