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A qualitative characteristic in accounting. Relevance is associated with information that is timely, useful, has predictive value, and is going to make a difference to a decision maker.

A current or future cost that will differ among alternatives. For example, if a company is deciding whether to expand its sales territory, the real estate tax and depreciation on the company’s headquarters building...

Usually used in describing fixed costs. We often state that fixed costs will not change as volume changes. However, if volume were to triple, there would likely be more fixed costs as the company will need more space and...

What is relevant range? Author: Harold Averkamp, CPA, MBA Definition of Relevant Range In accounting, the term relevant range usually refers to a normal range of volume or normal amount of activity in which the total...

In accounting, what is meant by relevant costs? Author: Harold Averkamp, CPA, MBA Definition of Relevant Costs Relevant costs are future costs that will differ between two or more alternative actions. Expressed another...

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...

The amount an employee “clears” on her or his payroll check. It is also the “net” amount: the gross salary or wages minus the witholdings/deductions for payroll taxes and voluntary deductions for...

Practices In addition to the basic underlying accounting principles, there are various characteristics that also guide accountants. Some of the characteristics include objectivity, conservatism, materiality,...

In accounting the qualitative characteristics include relevance, reliability, comparability, and consistency. Qualitative characteristics are discussed in the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Statement of...

of Operations in the financial services industry, I've found immense value in being a PRO user on AccountingCoach. The materials provided are crafted by Harold Averkamp, a seasoned CPA with over 25 years of...

The phrase used by FASB Statement 117 that describes the required focus of a nonprofit’s external financial statements. Previously the external financial statements focused on individual funds.

clarity and relevance. The core materials offer a strong foundation, and the PRO materials elevate the learning experience with comprehensive resources, including video training, quizzes, and Certificates of...

Averkamp, a seasoned CPA with over 25 years of teaching experience, ensuring unparalleled clarity and relevance. The core materials offer a strong foundation, and the PRO materials elevate the learning experience with...

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Our Explanation of Accounting Principles provides you with clear and concise descriptions of the basic underlying guidelines of accounting. You will see how the accounting principles affect the balance sheet and income...

demand? How do you calculate opportunity costs? What is the coefficient of correlation? What is a rolling budget? What are the methods for separating mixed costs into fixed and variable? What is meant by the term...

is periodicity in accounting? What is a rolling budget? What are the required financial statements? What is ERP? What is the difference between unearned revenue and unrecorded revenue? What is meant by the term...

Our Explanation of Accounts Payable provides insights on the bill paying process in a large company. Included are discussions of the three-way match, early payment discounts, end of period accruals, and more.

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...

contract? What is the difference between unearned revenue and unrecorded revenue? Why would Prepaid Insurance have a credit balance? How do you calculate the payroll accrual? What is meant by the term relevance in...

are fully depreciated assets reported on the balance sheet? How do you calculate the payroll accrual? What is meant by the term relevance in accounting? What does it mean to report expenses by function? Should...

Our Explanation of Financial Accounting introduces some of the basic accounting concepts and how they affect the income statement, balance sheet, and other financial statements.

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