Common cold. The common cold, also known simply as a cold, is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose. The throat, sinuses, and voice box may also be affected. Signs and symptoms may begin less than two days following exposure.
disclosure statement. Disclosure Statement. 1. A document given to a potential borrower by a lender stating all the terms of the loan. This includes the interest rate, the length of the loan, and any applicable fees. Lenders are required to provide disclosure statements. See also: Truth in Lending Act.
DEFINITION of 'Income Statement'. A financial statement that measures a company's financial performance over a specific accounting period.Financial performance is assessed by giving a summary of how the business incurs its revenues and expenses through both operating and non-operating activities.he portion of the income statement that deals with operating items is interesting to investors and analysts alike because this section discloses information about revenues and expenses that are a direct result of the regular business operations.