A non-operating item resulting from the sale of this long-term asset for less than its carrying amount (or book value).
A non-operating item resulting from the sale of this long-term asset for less than its carrying amount (or book value).
This is a non-operating or “other” item resulting from the sale of an asset (other than inventory) for less than the amount shown in the company’s accounting records.
A non-operating item resulting from the sale of this long-term asset for less than its carrying amount (or book value).
A non-operating item resulting from the sale of this long-term asset for less than its carrying amount (or book value).
A non-operating item resulting from the sale of this long-term asset for less than its carrying amount (or book value).
A non-operating item that results from the sale of a long-term asset for more (gain) or less (loss) than its carrying amount or book value.
The amount by which the proceeds from the sale of an automobile used in the business exceeded its carrying amount at the time it is sold.
This is a non-operating or “other” item resulting from the sale of an asset (other than inventory) for more than the amount shown in the company’s accounting records. The gain is the difference between...
The amount by which the proceeds from the sale of land exceeded the carrying amount of the land sold. It is reported as a non-operating or “other” item on a multiple-step income statement.
A non-operating item that results from the sale of a long-term asset at an amount greater than the carrying amount (book value) of the truck at the time it is sold.
The amount by which the proceeds from the sale of equipment (that had been used in the business) exceeded its carrying amount at the time it is sold.
The amount by which the proceeds from the sale of investments exceeded the carrying amount of the investments that were sold. It is reported as a non-operating or “other” item on a multiple-step income...
How do you calculate the gain or loss when an asset is sold? Definition of Gain or Loss on Sale of an Asset The gain or loss on the sale of an asset used in a business is the difference between 1) the amount of cash that...
The result of the sale of an asset for less than its carrying amount; the write-down of assets; the net result of expenses exceeding revenues.
What is a sale on credit? Definition of Sale on Credit A sale on credit is revenue earned by a company when it sells goods and allows the buyer to pay at a later date. This is also referred to as a sale on account....
A company’s loss before nonoperating or other items. Other or nonoperating items include interest income, interest expense, and gains and losses on sale of assets used in the business, loss on lawsuit, etc.
The amount of cash received is debited to the company’s Cash account If the cash received is greater than the asset’s book value, a Gain on Sale of a Plant Asset is recorded. If the cash received is less than the...
and the updated accumulated depreciation must be removed The cash received must be recorded The difference between the amounts removed in 2. and the cash received in 3. is recorded as a gain or loss on the sale of the...
Since our Explanation of Cash Flow Statement illustrates how the amounts are determined, you will get a better understanding of this very important financial statement. No longer will you look at only the income...
Also referred to as the P & L and the income statement. To learn more, see Explanation of Income Statement.
See contingent loss.
A loss from holding an asset and the loss has not yet been reported in the financial statements.
A loss that occurs by holding an asset. Holding losses might be recorded on the income statement or they might not be recorded depending on the asset and the amounts.
The bottom line of the income statement when revenues and gains are less than the aggregate amount of cost of goods sold, operating expenses, losses, and income taxes (if the company is a regular corporation).
A potential loss that is dependent upon some future event occurring or not occurring. If the loss is probable and the amount can be estimated, then the loss and a liability are recorded with a journal entry. If the loss...
A non-operating or “other” reduction in net income resulting from a judgment against the company. It is shown in the accounting period when the amount is determined to be probable and the amount can be...
See Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121. Under this standard if the undiscounted future cash flows from the asset (including sale amount) are less than its carrying amount, a loss is recognized. The amount...
to the date of the sale. Next, the asset’s cost and its accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Any money received is debited to Cash and any gain or loss on the sale is also recorded.] Example of a...
How do you record the sale of land? Definition of Sale of Land Assume that a retailer sells land that it had been holding for a future store. The retailer must remove the cost of the land from its general ledger asset...
This is the sum of the beginning inventory of merchandise plus the net cost of the merchandise purchased including freight-in.
the book value, the difference is a loss on the sale or disposal.) To have the book value at the time of the sale, the asset’s depreciation must be recorded up to the date of the sale. Example of Proceeds and Gain on...
Losses result from the sale of an asset (other than inventory) for less than the amount shown on the company’s books. Since the loss is outside of the main activity of a business, it is reported as a nonoperating...
A company’s profit before nonoperating or other items. Other or nonoperating items include interest income, interest expense, and gains and losses on sale of assets used in the business, loss on lawsuit, etc.
This is the period of time that it will be economically feasible to use an asset. Useful life is used in computing depreciation on an asset, instead of using the physical life. For example, a computer might physically...
This loss is not an extraordinary item, since it is not unusual in nature. However, it can appear as a separate line item in the main portion of the income statement. It will be reported at its gross amount (not net of...
What is the profit and loss statement? Definition of Profit and Loss Statement The profit and loss statement, or P&L, is a name sometimes used to describe a company’s income statement, statement of income,...
Delivery expense Rent expense Salaries expense Advertising expense Definition of Loss A loss could have several meanings. The following examples illustrate how the term is used. Examples of Losses Some examples of...
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...
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