Income|Outcome® Blog

CTL: Return On Sales

Apply Return on Sales (ROS) to your own business with this hands-on exercise. Compare your performance, analyze key drivers, and set improvement goals using real-world data.

CTL: Cash Conversion Cycle

Learn how to calculate and compare the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for your company and competitors. Use our interactive table and calculators to analyze DSO, DIO, and DPO, and see how cash flow efficiency impacts business performance.

Continue the Learning: Analyzing Your Company’s Cash Flow Statement

Learn how to analyze your company’s cash flow using real-world financial data. Understand what cash movements mean for business decisions.

Statement of Cash Flow Calculator: Test Different Business Scenarios

Use this free Cash Flow Calculator to see how changes in operations, investments, and financing impact cash flow. Test different scenarios instantly.

Continue the Learning: Apply Direct & Indirect Costs to Your Business

Semi-Variable Costs: When Costs Don’t Fit Neatly

Not all costs are purely fixed or variable—some have elements of both. Learn about semi-variable costs, including stepwise (Type A) and base-plus-variable (Type B) costs, and why they matter for budgeting, pricing, and financial planning.

Understanding the Cash Conversion Cycle

The Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) is a key financial metric that measures how long it takes a company to turn investments in inventory into cash. This post breaks down the components of the CCC—inventory turnover, accounts receivable, and accounts payable—and explains why optimizing it is crucial for business success.

What is the Statement of Cash Flows?

Business Acumen: Understanding Direct and Indirect Costs

Return on Sales (ROS): How to Measure and Improve Profitability

Learn how Return on Sales (ROS) measures your company's profitability and efficiency. Understand the Triangle of Ratios and how ROS connects to Asset Turnover and Return on Assets (ROA) for a complete financial picture.

What is a Balance Sheet?

What is an Income Statement?

Learn the basics of an income statement, its components, and why it’s essential for understanding a business's financial health.

What is Gross Margin?

Gross margin is a key financial metric that measures the percentage of revenue left after direct costs. Many companies define it differently, leading to confusion. This post explains what gross margin is, how to calculate it, and why it’s essential for business viability. With clear examples and practical insights, this guide helps employees understand how their actions impact a company’s financial health.

What is Days Sales Outstanding?

DSO measures how long it takes customers to pay after being invoiced. Learn how to calculate it, why it impacts cash flow, and how reducing it can improve your business.

Business Acumen: Supply and Demand in action

Supply and demand isn’t just theory—it’s reality. When demand surges, prices rise, whether it’s for products or labor. The oil boom in Williston, North Dakota, is a perfect example. In Income|Outcome, participants experience these dynamics first-hand—before encountering them the hard way.