Argument

1. Maths.

A variable input to a maths function which drives the result of the maths function.

For example the function:

Profit = Revenues LESS Costs

has two arguments:

1. Revenues and
2. Costs.

2. Computing.

A variable input to a computer function which drives the result of the computer function.

For example the Excel function:

= ROUND(number, num_digits)

also has two arguments:

1. The number which is being rounded off and
2. The number of decimal places to which the number is to be rounded.

3. Analysis and discussion.

A line of reasoning.

Are accounting Notes too long?

"Notes accompany financial statements or accounts and may be required under financial reporting standards or sometimes under relevant company or securities law.

Notes may also be included voluntarily by the company (or other reporting entity) to help - or arguably to hinder - understanding.

The latter argument - that excessive volumes of disclosure can hinder understanding - is based on the idea that the most significant financial information may be obscured by presenting too much other information around it."

Notes - the Treasurer's Wiki.

4. Disputes.

A verbal disagreement, in spoken or written form.

See also

• Equation
• Notes
• Rounding