DISCRETIONARY COST Definition

DISCRETIONARY COST can be increased or decreased at the discretion of the decision maker (e.g., advertising and business travel).

Learn new Accounting Terms

TAG-ALONG RIGHTS is a contractual obligation used to protect a minority shareholder (usually in a venture capital deal). Basically, if a majority shareholder sells their stake, then the minority shareholder has the right to join the transaction and sell their minority stake in the company. Also referred to as co-sale rights.

OPERATING MARGIN is the ratio of operating income to sales revenue.

Suggest a Term