(May 2010) A low residue diet is a diet designed to reduce the frequency and volume of stools while prolonging intestinal transit time. It is similar to a low-fiber diet, but typically includes restrictions on foods that increase bowel activity, such as milk, milk products, and prune juice. A low residue diet typically contains less than 7â10 grams of fiber per day.
The opening balance is the first entry in a firm's accounts, either when they are first starting up or at the start of a new financial year. The opening balance can be found on the credit or debit side of the ledger, depending on whether or not the firm has a postive or negative balance.
DEFINITION of 'Initial Cash Flow'. The amount of money paid out or received at the start of a project or investment. This is generally a negative amount because projects often require a large initial capital investment by a company that will generate positive cash flow over time.Next Up.or example, an oil company evaluating the attractiveness of a new refinery may budget for an initial outlay of $100 million to get the project started. This is then evaluated along with the future cash flows the project will generate over its life.