Depreciation, Payroll, Non-Remunerative Benefits, and Collective Agreement Additions in Argentina

Depreciation Calculation

To calculate depreciation, the following must be considered:

  • The value to depreciate
  • The recovery value
  • The useful life
  • The method to be applied

Depreciable Value

This is essentially the acquisition cost. However, the potential salvage value (the value the asset may have for the company when it’s no longer useful) should also be considered. The depreciable value is calculated as follows:

Cost of acquisition of the asset – Estimated recoverable value at the end of use = Depreciable

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Business Structures and Market Analysis

Market Structures

Perfectly Competitive Market

Characterized by homogeneous products, numerous buyers and sellers, none powerful enough to influence prices. All participants are price-takers, and there is free entry and exit to the market.

Monopoly

A single company controls prices and quantities. Monopolies are typically justified for essential services requiring significant infrastructure (e.g., water, electricity). Legal monopolies also exist.

Oligopoly

A few companies share the market, each with

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Understanding Income Tax: A Comprehensive Summary

Income Tax

What is Income Tax?

Income tax is a tax imposed on the income of individuals, corporations, and other legal entities. It is typically calculated as a percentage of the revenue of the person or entity subject to the tax.

Types of Taxes

There are three main types of income tax:

  • Progressive Tax: The tax rate increases as income increases.
  • Flat Tax: The tax rate remains constant regardless of income.
  • Regressive Tax: The tax rate decreases as income increases.

Purpose and Application

The primary purpose

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Spanish Public Budget: Structure, Cycle, and Oversight

General State Budget

Budget Overview

The General State Budget systematically outlines the financial rights and obligations of public sector entities for the fiscal year. It encompasses all income and expenditure items.

1 Budgetary Principles

  1. Competence: Parliament holds the authority to approve state budgets, reflecting the will of the people.
  2. Balance: Equivalence between revenues and expenses is maintained.
  3. Unity: All income and expenditure are included within the budget, avoiding multiple budgets.
  4. Universality:
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Strategic & Tactical Planning: A Business Strategy Model

Strategic Planning

Strategic planning diagnoses the organization’s internal and external environments, defines its vision and mission, sets overall goals, creates and selects strategies for implementation, and allocates resources to achieve these goals.

Contingency Planning

Contingency planning prepares the organization for significant, unexpected, and sudden changes (positive or negative) that require an immediate response.

Strategies

Strategies are the main courses of action chosen and implemented

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Procurement and Purchasing Strategies

The Purchasing Process

Planning

Conduct a prospective study of needs to understand market products and prepare for future requirements.

Needs Analysis

The purchasing or procurement department receives requests from internal users and analyzes order priority.

Request for Bids and Budget

For high-cost or first-time purchases, a Request for Proposal (RFP) and budget are essential to avoid financial implications.

Evaluation of Bids

Received bids should be studied, analyzed, compared, and reviewed. Avoid requesting

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