What does : pro forma mean?

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like a pro forma financial statement

Answer 1

Pro forma financial statements are what you'd find in budgets. Basically, a pro forma financial statement is what has been predicted for the coming year (or whatever time period) NOT what has already happened.

Answer 2

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What does : pro forma mean?
like a pro forma financial statement

Answer 3

Pro-forma usually means "as a matter of form." A pro forma invoice means provided in advance of shipment and merely showing the description and quantity of goods shipped without terms of payment. If you then pay, you are paying pro forma.

Answer 4

Main Entry: pro for·ma
Pronunciation: (")prO-'for-m&
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin, for form
1 : made or carried out in a perfunctory manner or as a formality
2 : based on financial assumptions or projections: as a : reflecting a transaction (as a merger) or other development as if it had been or will be in effect for a past or future period b : excluding usually extraordinary charges or expenses (as from acquisitions, restructuring, or the write-down of goodwill) often in order to present a more attractive financial report

Answer 5

im not exactly sure. but im almost positive its latin. im in latin one and i think that pro means for but im not exactly sure what forma means.