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Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Inflation hedge Adam: Hey Eleanor, have you heard of an inflation hedge in finance? Eleanor: Yeah, I think it’s an investment that retains or increases its value during times of inflation. Adam: That’s…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Industrial development bond Charles: Hey Riley, have you ever heard of industrial development bonds? Riley: Hi Charles, yes, I have. They’re issued by state or local governments to finance projects that promote economic…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Individual tax return Kenneth: Layla, have you filed your individual tax return yet? Layla: Yes, I have. I made sure to gather all my income documents and deductions before filing. Kenneth: That’s good.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Individual retirement account Aaron: Hi Savannah, have you considered opening an individual retirement account (IRA)? Savannah: Yes, I’ve heard about IRAs. They’re retirement savings accounts that offer tax advantages for individuals to save…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Indirect labor costs Ronald: Hi Arianna, have you ever dealt with indirect labor costs in your business? Arianna: Yes, I have. Indirect labor costs include wages paid to employees who are not directly…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Indirect costs and expenses Bradley: Hi Katherine, have you ever considered the impact of indirect costs and expenses on a business’s profitability? Katherine: Hello Bradley! Yes, indirect costs and expenses are those that…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Index fund James: Hey Julia, have you ever considered investing in an index fund? Julia: Hi James! Yes, I’ve heard about index funds. They’re like a basket of stocks that track a specific…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Index arbitrage Bradley: Hey Riley, have you heard about index arbitrage in finance? Riley: Yeah, Bradley. Index arbitrage involves exploiting price differences between a stock index futures contract and the underlying securities in…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Independent auditor Jimmy: Hey Naomi, do you know what an independent auditor does? Naomi: Hi Jimmy! Yes, an independent auditor is a professional who examines a company’s financial records to ensure accuracy and…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Income taxes Joe: Hey Riley, have you filed your income taxes yet? Riley: Yeah, I did it last week. It was a bit confusing, but I got through it. Joe: I always find…