Finances Glossary

Decode the buzzwords of the finances space
THE LANGUAGE OF FINANCES
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Glossary

Running a business in the UAE means navigating a financial vocabulary that can feel overwhelming — especially if accounting is not your background. This glossary has been built specifically for UAE business owners, startup founders, and entrepreneurs. Every definition is written in plain English, tied to UAE regulations, and linked to deeper guides where relevant. Bookmark this page. You will come back to it.

Outsourced Controller

An outsourced controller is a professional who provides financial management and accounting services to a business on a contract basis.

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Payback Period

The payback period is a measure of the time it will take for an investment to recover its initial cost.

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Payroll

The process of calculating and disbursing employee salaries, allowances, and deductions. In the UAE, payroll must comply with the Wage Protection System (WPS) for mainland employees and must account for end-of-service gratuity accruals.

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Payroll records

Payroll records are documents that a company maintains to track the payroll information of its employees.

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Payslip

A payslip is a document that is provided to an employee along with their pay.

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Personal services income

Personal services income (PSI) is income that is derived from personal services that an individual provides.

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Petty Cash

A small amount of cash held on hand for minor day-to-day business expenses — office supplies, courier fees, small purchases.

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Pitch Deck

A pitch deck is a presentation that is used to communicate the key aspects of a business or project to potential investors.

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Post-Money Valuation

Post-money valuation is a term used in venture capital and startup financing to refer to the valuation of a company after an investment is made.

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Pre-Money Valuation

Pre-money valuation is a term used in venture capital and startup financing to refer to the valuation of a company before an investment is made.

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Product Velocity

Product velocity is a term used in the context of product development and management.

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Profit

Profit is the excess of revenue over expenses.

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