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Definition of

business segment

Accounting

distinct part of business or enterprise a distinguishable part of a business or enterprise which is subject to a different set of risks and returns from any other part. Listed companies are required to declare in their annual reports information such as sales, profits, and assets, for each segment of an enterprise.

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Definitions of ’business segment’ and meaning of ’business segment’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’business segment’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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