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calculating accrued interest: Original post by C. Taylor of Demand Media Businesses frequently borrow money to finance their operations. These loans almost always accrue interest. The interest rate is always expressed as an annual rate, which is used to calculate the amount of interest accrued in the year. Depending on the terms of the loan, businesses may elect to pay interest at the end of the year or use periodic payments,…

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