{"id":23376,"date":"2025-02-22T17:37:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T12:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/?p=23376"},"modified":"2025-03-17T14:48:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T09:18:03","slug":"open-glossary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/open-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"OPEN Glossary: Your Guide to Financial Terms and Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to the OPEN Glossary! Whether you&#8217;re new to financial services or just need a refresher, this guide is designed to help you navigate the world of OPEN with ease. Financial terms can often feel overwhelming, but this glossary breaks them down into simple, clear definitions so you can feel confident and informed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Purpose of this glossary<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This glossary provides definitions of common terms you\u2019ll encounter while using OPEN Money. It\u2019s organized into categories for easy navigation. Each term is explained in simple, easy-to-understand language.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to use this guide<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this glossary as a quick reference whenever you come across unfamiliar terms. The categories make it easy to find relevant terms, and each definition is written to help you understand financial concepts without jargon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bookmark it for quick access whenever you come across unfamiliar terms!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Payment Processing Terms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Basic Payment Concepts<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Account Number<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A unique identification number assigned to a bank account, used to identify the account holder&#8217;s specific account in the bank\u2019s system.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.zwitch.io\/what-is-acquiring-bank-acquirer-in-payment-gateway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquirer Bank<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bank or financial institution that processes card payments on behalf of a merchant. It receives transaction requests from the payment gateway, forwards them to the card network, and settles the funds into the merchant\u2019s account. Also known as the \u2018merchant\u2019s bank\u2019.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorization<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of verifying a transaction\u2019s validity before payment is completed.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chargeback<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dispute raised by the customer to reverse a payment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dispute Resolution<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of resolving payment disputes between customers and merchants.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/what-is-ifsc-code-full-form-meaning-how-to-find\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IFSC (Indian Financial System Code)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A code used to uniquely identify a bank branch for the purpose of electronic fund transfers in India. It is an alphanumeric code that consists of 11 characters, where the first four represent the bank, the fifth is a zero (0), and the last six identify the specific branch.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.zwitch.io\/what-is-issuing-bank-issuer-in-payment-gateway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuer Bank<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bank that issues a debit or credit card to the customer. It verifies the transaction, approves or declines the payment based on available funds or credit limit, and processes the deduction from the customer&#8217;s account. Also known as the \u2018customer\u2019s bank\u2019.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transaction fee charged by payment service providers or banks for processing payments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment Aggregator (PA)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A service provider that enables merchants to accept payments without a direct bank integration.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/what-is-a-payment-gateway-meaning-how-it-works\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment Gateway (PG)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A platform that processes online payments from customers to merchants.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/what-are-payment-links\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A link shared with customers to collect payments online.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/auto-reconciliation-made-easy-with-ap-automation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment Reconciliation<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of matching payments received with invoices or transaction records to ensure accuracy and detect discrepancies.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment Status<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current state of a payment, e.g., success, failed, or pending.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning the payment to a customer\u2019s account.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settlement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferring funds from a payment gateway to the merchant\u2019s bank account.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.zwitch.io\/what-is-convenience-fee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transaction Fee<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A charge applied to a payment transaction, usually a percentage of the transaction amount or a fixed fee. It covers the cost of processing the payment and is often shared among various parties, including banks, payment gateways, and payment aggregators.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transaction ID<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A unique identifier assigned to every payment transaction.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/what-is-utr-number-importance-formats-how-to-find\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UTR (Unique Transaction Reference)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reference number generated for every financial transaction conducted in India through the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) or National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system. It helps track the transaction and ensures that payments can be identified and traced easily.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Payment Methods<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.zwitch.io\/why-should-businesses-offer-bnpl-at-checkout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short-term credit option where customers can make a purchase and defer payment, usually without interest if paid within a specified period.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit Card<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A card that allows users to borrow funds to make payments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debit Card<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A card linked to a bank account for direct payments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMI Options (Equated Monthly Installments)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A payment method that allows customers to pay for purchases in fixed monthly installments instead of a lump sum.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/imps-vs-neft-vs-rtgs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMPS (Immediate Payment Service)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A real-time electronic funds interbank transfer system in India that allows instant money transfers 24\/7, including weekends and holidays. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost: \u20b90\u201325 per transaction, depending on the bank and transfer amount. Many banks offer free IMPS for online transactions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/imps-vs-neft-vs-rtgs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bank transfer system in India that allows electronic fund transfers in batches, typically settled within a few hours. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost: \u20b90\u201325 per transaction, depending on the amount and bank. Many banks offer free NEFT for online transfers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Banking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online banking services for transferring money or paying bills.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/manage-offline-expenses-with-prepaid-expense-cards\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepaid Cards<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment cards that are preloaded with a specific amount of money and can be used for purchases or withdrawals until the balance is exhausted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/imps-vs-neft-vs-rtgs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A payment system for high-value transfers where funds are settled instantly and individually without batching. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost: \u20b90\u201350 per transaction, depending on the amount and bank. Usually free for online transactions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.zwitch.io\/swift-payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A global network that enables secure international money transfers between banks using standardized codes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost: Varies based on the bank, currency, and transfer amount; typically \u20b9500\u20132,500 per transaction, plus currency conversion charges.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWIFT Code<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A SWIFT Code is a unique identifier assigned to banks for international transactions. It ensures secure and accurate routing of funds across countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/upi-payments-the-backbone-of-indias-economy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPI (Unified Payments Interface)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A real-time payment system that allows instant money transfers via mobile devices.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/how-can-virtual-cards-help-you-in-saas-subscriptions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Cards<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital payment cards that function like physical cards but exist only online. They provide enhanced security by allowing one-time or limited-use transactions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wallets (e.g., Paytm, Amazon Pay)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital prepaid platforms like Paytm or Amazon Pay used for making payments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Accounting &amp; Bookkeeping<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>General Accounting<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounts Payable Aging<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A report that shows how much a business owes to its vendors, categorized by the due dates. It helps track overdue payments and manage cash flow effectively.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounts Receivable Aging<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A report that lists outstanding customer invoices, grouped by how long they\u2019ve been unpaid. It helps identify late payments and manage collections efficiently.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accrual Accounting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recording revenue and expenses when they occur, not when money is exchanged.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audit Trail<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A record that shows the history of financial transactions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad Debt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money owed to a business that is unlikely to be collected, often due to customer bankruptcy or prolonged non-payment. It\u2019s recorded as a loss in accounting.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance Sheet<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A financial statement showing assets, liabilities, and equity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash Basis Accounting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An accounting method where income and expenses are recorded only when cash is received or paid, not when they are incurred.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chart of Accounts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of accounts used for organizing financial records.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed Assets<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term tangible assets like buildings, machinery, or equipment that a business uses for operations and isn\u2019t expected to sell quickly.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal Entry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A record of a financial transaction in the accounting books.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ledger<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A book or digital record where all transactions are grouped by accounts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profit &amp; Loss Statement (P&amp;L)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A financial report that summarizes a company\u2019s revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over a specific period, showing how the business is performing financially.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trial Balance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A summary of all ledger balances to check for errors.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Transaction-Related Terms<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank Statement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A record of all transactions in a bank account.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit Note<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A document issued to reduce the value of an invoice.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debit Note<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A document issued to increase the value of an invoice.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST TDS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mechanism under GST where the buyer deducts tax at the time of payment to the supplier and remits it to the government.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/what-is-accounts-payable-meaning-process-explained\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payables<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money a business owes to its vendors or suppliers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/what-is-accounts-receivable\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receivables<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money owed to a business by its customers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconciliation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matching financial records with bank statements to ensure accuracy.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>GST, Taxes &amp; Compliance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Basic GST Concepts<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composition Scheme<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simplified tax scheme for small businesses.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST Registration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of registering a business under GST.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST Return Filing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submitting GST-related details to the government.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/what-is-gstin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTIN<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A unique ID for businesses registered under GST.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTN (Goods and Services Tax Network)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The digital platform managing GST operations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/gst-hsn-and-sac-codes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSN\/SAC Codes<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Codes used to classify goods and services under GST.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/gst-state-codes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Codes<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique two-digit codes assigned to each Indian state and union territory under GST for identification in GSTIN numbers and tax filings.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Input Tax Credit (ITC)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax credit for the GST paid on purchases, which can be adjusted against GST payable on sales.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Output Tax<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST collected on sales of goods or services.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse Charge Mechanism<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the recipient of goods or services pays GST instead of the supplier.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Rated Supply<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goods or services taxed at 0% under GST.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>GST Documents<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/ultimate-e-invoicing-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e-Invoice<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A digitally authenticated invoice generated through the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP), mandated for certain businesses under GST.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/generate-gst-e-way-bill-the-easy-way-with-open\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-Way Bill<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A document required for transporting goods worth over a certain amount.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/what-are-gstr-1-and-gstr-3b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-1<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The monthly or quarterly return for reporting outward supplies of goods and services made by a business. It includes details of sales, invoices, and taxes collected.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A final return filed by a taxpayer who has canceled their GST registration, providing details of closing stock and liabilities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filed by individuals or entities who have a Unique Identification Number (UIN) for claiming a refund of the GST paid on purchases.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-2A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dynamic document that automatically reflects the details of inward supplies (purchases) from the GSTR-1 of the suppliers. It helps in verifying the input tax credit (ITC).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-2B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A static version of GSTR-2A, providing a summary of eligible ITC that businesses can claim for a particular month.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/what-are-gstr-1-and-gstr-3b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-3B<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A self-assessment return where businesses summarize their total sales, purchases, and GST payable. This return is filed monthly or quarterly.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The return for taxpayers under the composition scheme, detailing the outward supplies and tax liability for the quarter.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The return for non-resident foreign taxable persons, reporting their sales and purchases in India.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filed by input service distributors (ISD), detailing the distribution of credit to their branches or units.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filed by taxpayers who are required to deduct tax at source (TDS) under GST, reporting the TDS deductions made.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filed by e-commerce operators who are required to collect tax at source (TCS), reporting the amount of tax collected.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTR-9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annual return for regular taxpayers, summarizing the details of monthly\/quarterly returns filed during the year.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Tax-Related Terms<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advance Tax<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax paid in advance before the end of the financial year.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form 15CA\/15CB<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forms for remitting payments outside India.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form 16\/16A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TDS certificates issued by employers or payers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form 26AS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A consolidated tax statement showing all TDS and TCS.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAN (Permanent Account Number)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A unique ID for taxpayers in India.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/e-pan-download-a-simple-guide-to\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ePAN<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An electronically issued PAN card, available in digital format for quick and paperless identity verification.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-Assessment Tax<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax paid after accounting for advance tax and TDS.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCS (Tax Collected at Source)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tax collected by the seller from the buyer.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tax deducted by the payer and deposited to the government.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Invoicing &amp; Billing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Invoice Components<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The date by which payment is expected.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoice Number<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A unique identifier for each invoice.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRN (Invoice Reference Number)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A unique number for GST invoices.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line Items<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details of individual products or services in an invoice.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment Terms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conditions under which payment for goods or services is made, including timing, method, and any discounts or penalties for early or late payments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place of Supply<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The location where goods or services are supplied.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax Components<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST or other applicable taxes in an invoice.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Types of Invoices<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill of Supply<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issued for exempt goods or services and by composition scheme taxpayers, without GST details.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit Note<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issued when the taxable value or GST charged is higher than necessary or when goods are returned.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debit Note<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issued when the taxable value or GST charged in an invoice is lower than what should have been charged.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery Challan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used for transporting goods without an actual sale, such as job work or sample dispatch.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proforma Invoice<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A preliminary invoice sent before supplying goods or services, often for estimation or approval.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurring Invoice<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically generated invoices for regular payments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax Invoice<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An invoice issued for taxable goods or services, including GST details, allowing buyers to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Cash Flow Management<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Cash Flow Terms<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging Reports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reports showing overdue outgoing &amp; incoming payments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/how-to-optimizing-cash-flow-management-with-connected-finance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash Inflow<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money coming into the business.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/how-to-optimizing-cash-flow-management-with-connected-finance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash Outflow<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money going out of the business.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Float Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time between issuing a payment and when it is cleared.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdraft Facility<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short-term credit facility from a bank.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working Capital<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funds available for day-to-day operations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Financial Metrics<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash Burn Rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rate at which a business spends cash.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash Conversion Cycle<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time taken to convert investments into cash flow.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DPO (Days Payable Outstanding)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average time a business takes to pay its vendors.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/help-cfo-improve-working-capital-and-reduce-dso\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average time customers take to pay invoices.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/gross-profit-vs-net-profit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gross Profit Margin<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The percentage of revenue remaining after direct costs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liquidity Ratio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A measure of a company\u2019s ability to meet short-term obligations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/gross-profit-vs-net-profit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Profit Margin<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The percentage of revenue left after expenses.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating Cash Flow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cash generated from regular business activities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Endnote<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding financial terminology is crucial for navigating today&#8217;s business landscape. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, having a solid grasp of these terms helps you make informed decisions and communicate effectively with financial institutions, partners, and regulatory bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This glossary serves as your ongoing reference guide \u2013 bookmark it and return whenever you need clarity on a financial term or concept. Remember that financial literacy is an evolving journey, and staying updated with these terms is key to managing your business finances effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this glossary covers extensive ground, finance and technology continue to evolve. We regularly update this resource to include new terms and concepts as they emerge in the financial landscape. If you encounter terms not covered here or need further clarification, feel free to reach out to our support team.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Keep this guide handy as you navigate your financial journey, and remember: good financial management starts with understanding the basics.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to the OPEN Glossary! 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