Profit Wizard Gifts

'Unfortunately, that's for his personal business.'

'A short economics test - if you bought something for

The bucks stop here.

'...All profits are local.'

"As you can see, the company's performance has been strong."

"We've pretty much maxed out our operating efficiencies. How about a bake sale?"

'We've set the bar quite high at this company. It helps us control bonuses.'

"This is not permanent...we'll be back as soon as things start to look up."

'What do you want first - The bad news or the even badder news?'

Profit

'Please remember that these figures could be off as much as two dollars.'

The president's men

"Although technically it's a profit and loss statement, the narrative is admittedly rather one-sided."

'He's so rich, when he writes a cheque the bank bounces.'

"Some day, son, all this will be your ex-wife's."

Time Is Money

"I know other hospitals are worried about the superbug, but ours is the only one that understands the accounts system."

'Today the stock market was moribund, as growth equities sputtered and bonds dipped due to the inverted yield curve. I'd translate that into layman's terms...but they don't pay me enough.'

'We divested ourselves of a division here, a subsidiary there, a branch here, an affiliate there...there's nothing left!'

"They've given me the Lion's share of budgetary constraints."

'I think I know what the problem is!'

Fred wonders if he should go see what's happening in accounting.

"Remember, money is only a tool - to make more money."

The Shrinking Dollar.

'These are the end of year figures recollected in tranquility.'

'... And this is Goldsmith, our futures consultant.'

ACME Balloon Company.

"There are the arts, the sciences, agriculture, and commerce. Stick with commerce, if you know what's good for you."

"When was the last time you exercised something other than a purchase option?"

Soaring Profits

'This boy you call my son doesn't care about investments, economy and money. I want a DNA test.'

'I'm afraid that the top investment banks are looking for more from job applicants than a 'Top Degree from the University of Hard Knocks'.'

Piggy bank #5: carrying (colour).

'Brilliant, Prof.Brainstorm. Any fool can come up with a new product, you've come up with a new tax break.'

"My accountant is brilliant - he has just had a loophole names after him!"