You can use this application to order Texas Vital Records online including: 1  Birth Certificate or Verification. 2  Death Certificate or Verification. To request records in person or through alternative methods, or to request amendments to birth or death records, follow the instructions on the Texas Vital Statistics website.
What is 'Profit Before Tax - PBT'. Profit before tax (PBT) is a profitability measure that looks at a company's profits before the company has to pay corporate income tax by deducting all expenses from revenue including interest expenses and operating expenses except for income tax.
Updated September 24, 2016. Definition: The cost of living adjustment (COLA) is an increase in income that keeps up with the cost of living. It's applied to wages, salaries, and benefits. COLA is used for union agreements, CEOs and other executives, and retiree benefits. The government includes COLA for recipients of Social Security benefits.