in the Explanation or Practice Quiz for this topic. For more insight regarding a specific question, use the search box at the top of the page. 1. A chart of accounts is a listing of the balances in the general ledger...
in the Explanation or Practice Quiz for this topic. For more insight regarding a specific question, use the search box at the top of the page. 1. A chart of accounts is a listing of the balances in the general ledger...
Our Explanation of Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold will take your understanding to a new level. You will see how the income statement and balance sheet amounts are affected by the various inventory systems and cost flow...
Our Explanation of Financial Ratios includes calculations and descriptions of 15 financial ratios. As you calculate the financial ratios you will also gain a deeper understanding of a company's operations and financial...
or accounting equation is: assets = __________ + owner’s equity. 4. The word that indicates the left side of a T-account is __________. 5. The type of balance expected in a liability account. Select... Debit Credit 6....
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...
or Practice Quiz for this topic. For more insight regarding a specific question, use the search box at the top of the page. 1. The financial statements discussed in the AccountingCoach Financial Statements Video...
Our Explanation of Activity Based Costing illustrates how manufacturing overhead costs for a product will differ when costs are allocated using only the number of machine hours, as opposed to being allocated using the...
, the depreciation for the accounting period is recorded as a debit in the income statement account Depreciation Expense. The amount of depreciation is recorded as a credit in the balance sheet account Accumulated...
Our Explanation of Present Value of a Single Amount discusses the time value of money and the need to discount future amounts to the time of an investment or other transaction. The present value of 1 table is used to...
Our Explanation of Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold will take your understanding to a new level. You will see how the income statement and balance sheet amounts are affected by the various inventory systems and cost flow...
of accounting, this is the interest that has occurred during an accounting period, including any amortization of discount or premium on bonds payable. Mark as wrong Mark as right unamortized discount This debit balance...
an accounting year it reports the owner’s capital account and the owner’s drawing account. owner's equity This section of a sole proprietor’s balance sheet reports the difference in the amount of a...
of the asset. depreciation This is the systematic allocation of the cost of a building, equipment, fixtures, vehicles, etc. to expense (or manufacturing overhead) over the useful life of the asset. Mark as wrong Mark as...
Our Explanation of Break-even Point illustrates how to determine the number of units or sales dollars that will result in zero net income. The techniques rely on a product's contribution margin or contribution margin...
Our Explanation of Working Capital and Liquidity provides you with an in-depth look at the components of working capital and the challenges of converting current assets to cash before obligations come due. You will see...
life. An accountant might use a useful life of five years for her new computer, since the accounting software does not change significantly. A graphic artist might find that the software for that sector is changing...
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...
it easier to see how effective and efficient the company has been in its recent years. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and Bookkeeping Career...
amount per unit produced or used. Therefore, the total amount of the variable cost will change proportionately with the change in volume or activity. Learn more about variable costs Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the...
of $100,000 + positive PV of $89,730). The negative NPV means the investment will be rejected. However, the investment is expected to provide a return of approximately 15%. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question...
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of the points as well as any outlier(s). Also keep in mind that correlation does not guarantee there is a cause and effect relationship. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to...
been amortized over its 3-year term. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and Bookkeeping Career Perform better at your current job Refresh your...
Our Explanation of Improving Profits will assist you in focusing on the costs and revenues that are relevant (and ignoring those which are not relevant) for improving profits and eliminating losses. Examples of the...
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with a debit to Cash for $12,000 and a credit to the current liability account Deferred (or Unearned) Revenues for $12,000. On January 31, the maintenance service company should report that during the month of January...
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are then allocated by the activity that is causing the costs in each cost pool. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and Bookkeeping Career Perform...
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efficiency variance of $4,000 + the unfavorable direct labor rate variance of $5,520 is the total unfavorable direct labor variance of $9,520. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn...
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will be an explicit cost presented as salary expense on the corporation’s income statement. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and Bookkeeping...
by reading our Bank Reconciliation (Explanation). 1. Checks that have been written by a company but have not yet been charged to the company's checking account are referred to as __________ outstanding checks. 2. A...
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...
Our Explanation of Financial Ratios includes calculations and descriptions of 15 financial ratios. As you calculate the financial ratios you will also gain a deeper understanding of a company's operations and financial...
Our Explanation of the Balance Sheet provides you with a basic understanding of a corporation's balance sheet (or statement of financial position). You will gain insights regarding the assets, liabilities, and...
Our Explanation of Bookkeeping provides you with a rich understanding of the recording of transactions. It then discusses the additional steps necessary for preparing accurate financial statements. This is great for...
Our Explanation of Debits and Credits describes the reasons why various accounts are debited and/or credited. For the examples we provide the logic, use T-accounts for a clearer understanding, and the appropriate general...
by bookkeepers to indicate the right side of an account is __________. 9. Recording a debit and credit amount for every transaction is referred to as __________-entry bookkeeping or accounting. 10. The normal balance...
Our Explanation of Bookkeeping provides you with a rich understanding of the recording of transactions. It then discusses the additional steps necessary for preparing accurate financial statements. This is great for...
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