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The amount that would be agreed upon by two independent persons. The amount to be received in the ordinary course of business in an arm’s length transaction.

Our Explanation of Stockholders' Equity covers the unique terminology for a corporation's paid-in capital, retained earnings, treasury stock, and accumulated other comprehensive income. Included are cash dividends, stock...

Our Explanation of Accounting Basics uses a simple story to introduce important accounting concepts and terminology. It illustrates how transactions will be included in a company's financial statements.

are not accrual accounting amounts; rather they are future __________ cash amounts. 5. If the cash amount of a transaction is not known, accountants will record the transaction at the fair __________ market value of the...

of present values, the payment amounts that are discounted are not accrual accounting amounts; rather they are __________ cash amounts. 5. If the cash amount of a transaction is not known, accountants will record the...

The book value of an asset is the asset’s cost minus the accumulated depreciation since the asset was acquired. This net amount is not an indication of the asset’s fair market value. The book value of an...

of the fair market value of an asset. Cost Minus Salvage Value Minus Accumulated Depreciation Wrong. There is no account entitled Salvage in the general ledger. As a result there is no salvage amount in the books....

The amount of owner’s equity or stockholders’ equity reported on a company’s balance sheet. This is not an indication of the company’s fair market value.

Also referred to as book value or carrying value; the cost of a plant asset minus the accumulated depreciation since the asset was acquired. This net amount is not an indication of the asset’s fair market value....

) the amount of owner’s equity should not be considered to be the fair market value of the business. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and...

Part of stockholders’ equity representing the fair market value of an asset at the time it was received as a gift. For example, a corporation may be given a large tract of land from a community if the corporation...

total liabilities. 21. The amount reported on the balance sheet for Property, Plant and Equipment is the company's estimate of the fair market value as of the balance sheet date. True Wrong. The amounts listed on...

Our Explanation of Financial Statements provides you with the highlights of each of the five external financial statements issued by U.S. corporations. Our insights will give you a good understanding of what the...

What is book value? Author: Harold Averkamp, CPA, MBA Definition of Book Value In accounting, book value refers to the amounts contained in the company’s general ledger accounts (or books). It is important to realize...

process involves removing the time value of money or future interest which is contained (is implicit) within the future cash amounts. Accountants record the present value of a future amount when the cash amount, cash...

Goodwill is a long-term (or noncurrent) asset categorized as an intangible asset. Goodwill arises when a company acquires another entire business. The amount of goodwill is the cost to purchase the business minus the...

statements report the fair market value of a company. True Wrong. False Right! 3. Large corporations must follow the __________ accrual basis of accounting. 4. Corporations whose stock is publicly traded must have their...

Our Explanation of Stockholders' Equity covers the unique terminology for a corporation's paid-in capital, retained earnings, treasury stock, and accumulated other comprehensive income. Included are cash dividends, stock...

Our Explanation of Stockholders' Equity covers the unique terminology for a corporation's paid-in capital, retained earnings, treasury stock, and accumulated other comprehensive income. Included are cash dividends, stock...

delivery van to one of its employees for $2,000 should be recorded in the general ledger account Sales? True Wrong. False Right! 9. Is it true or false that the total amount of stockholders’ equity reported on the...

Our Explanation of Depreciation emphasizes what the depreciation amounts on the income statement and balance sheet represent. Learn why depreciation is an estimated expense that does not assist in determining the current...

A bank or investment account with a fluctuating interest rate. Usually the funds can be withdrawn on demand, even though the account is not a checking account.

A company’s sales in a market as compared to the total sales in that market. For example, General Motors share of the U.S. market has decreased from more than 50% in the 1960’s to its present market share of...

A structured market for trading stocks and bonds such as the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. Capital market can also include less structured markets such as private placements.

Also referred to as the current interest rate, the yield-to-maturity, and the effective interest rate. The market interest rate is always changing whereas the stated interest rate does not change.

What is the definition of capital market? Author: Harold Averkamp, CPA, MBA Often, capital market refers to the structured market for trading stocks and bonds. Examples are the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock...

parties were attempting to get the best price, the transaction is viewed as an arms length transaction. The resulting price should be close to the fair market price. On the other hand, if the daughter of the company’s...

Our Explanation of Bonds Payable covers the recording of bonds, the accrual of interest expense, and the amortization of the discount and premium on bonds payable. You gain an understanding on why the market value of...

Our Explanation of Bonds Payable covers the recording of bonds, the accrual of interest expense, and the amortization of the discount and premium on bonds payable. You gain an understanding on why the market value of...

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