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Rear Sets: Racing-style footrests fitted towards the rear of the machine to allow the rider to adopt a racing crouch.

Quick Assets: Cash and other assets which can or will be converted into cash fairly soon, such as accounts receivable and marketable securities; or equivalently, current assets minus inventory.

Publicly Traded Assets: Assets that can be traded in a public market, such as the stock market.

Real Assets: Identifiable assets, such as land and buildings, equipment, patents, and trademarks, as distinguished from a financial investment.

Rear Curtain Sync: When the flash fires an instant before the second or rear curtain of the focal plane shutter begins to move. When slow shutter speeds are used, this feature can create a blur effect from the . . . View Full Definition

Rear Focusing System: System where only the rear lens group moves during focusing. It eliminates changes in the physical length of the lens during focusing.

Rear Focus: Refers to the focused area behind the picture's subject.

Prearranged Trading: Possibly fraudulent practice whereby commodities dealers carry out risk-free trades at predetermined prices to acquire tax advantages.

Owners Equity (Net Assets): The ownership interest in the assets of an entity: equal total assets minus total liabilities.

Nonoperating Assets: Investment and other assets not used in a business but held to earn a return separate from operations.