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).
, and record the gain or loss on the sale of the land. Example of Sale of Land Assume that the retailer had purchased the parcel of land 15 years earlier for $200,000 in order to add another retail store. The retailer...
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.
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 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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
a decrease in the value of the assets will result in a larger loss on the owner’s cash Examples of Financial Leverage Mary uses $500,000 of her cash to purchase 40 acres of land with a total cost of $500,000. Mary is...
A long-term asset account that reports the cost of real property exclusive of the cost of any constructed assets on the property. Land usually appears as the first item under the balance sheet heading of Property, Plant...
A long-term asset which indicates the cost of the constructed improvements to land, such as driveways, walkways, lighting, and parking lots. Land Improvements will be depreciated over their useful life by debiting 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...
How do you calculate the gain or loss when an asset is sold? Author: Harold Averkamp, CPA, MBA 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...
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.
must be removed from the accounts 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...
What is a sale on credit? Author: Harold Averkamp, CPA, MBA 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...
This account is a contra long-term asset account which is credited for the depreciation associated with land improvements. As an asset account, the accumulated depreciation account balance does not close at the end of...
expense must be recorded up 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...
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...
of the sale The fixed asset’s cost 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...
-term assets? What is the purpose of depreciation? What are the accounting entries for a fully depreciated car? How can a company with a net loss show a positive cash flow? What are capital expenditures? What is the...
Also referred to as the P & L and the income statement. To learn more, see Explanation of Income Statement.
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).
See contingent loss.
A loss from holding an asset and the loss has not yet been reported in the financial statements.
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.
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...
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 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.
This is the sum of the beginning inventory of merchandise plus the net cost of the merchandise purchased including freight-in.
Our Explanation of Income Statement helps you learn the most important features of a corporation's income statement (also known as the statement of operations or profit and loss statement). We provide more understanding...
. (If the amount received is less than 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...
of goods sold Sales commissions expense 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....
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