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Unscramble ASSUMPTIONS MSTNISPOSUA Unscramble 4. Under this inventory system the balance in the Inventory account changes with each sale. PERPETUAL ERLPTAEPU Unscramble PERPETUAL PRETPELAU Unscramble 5. Under this...

an accounting adjusting entry in which the account Depreciation Expense is debited and the contra asset account Accumulated Depreciation is credited. Effects of Depreciation The following are some of the effects for a...

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, and total. Example of Statement of Activities The following is an example of a nonprofit’s statement of activities. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your...

markets such as private placements for stocks, bonds, and other debt. 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...

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, and A credit to Accumulated Depreciation (a contra-asset account that is reported in the same section of the balance sheet as the asset that is being depreciated). Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read...

What is the role of a company's controller? Definition of Company Controller A company’s controller is considered to be the chief accounting officer and the head of the accounting department. Role of the...

for each of their most recent three accounting years. The term consolidated is used in the heading of the financial statements when the corporation controls several separate legal entities but is reporting the results...

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What is the meaning of arrears? In accounting we use the word arrears in at least two ways. One use involves the omitted dividends on cumulative preferred stock. For example, if a corporation has cumulative preferred...

. If the annual revenue budget is less than the annual expense budget, action can be taken to develop additional revenues or to reduce the planned expenses before the accounting year begins. An additional benefit occurs...

of credit? Note that the irrevocable letter of credit is different from a line of credit. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and Bookkeeping Career...

What are the effects of overstating inventory? Definition of Overstating Inventory Overstating inventory means that the reported amount for the cost of a company’s inventory is greater than the actual true cost based...

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) as of the final moment of an accounting period in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, US GAAP). GAAP’s historical cost principle means that some noncurrent assets are reported at amounts...

The owner’s equity account that contains the amount invested in the sole proprietorship by R. Smith plus the net income since the company began minus the draws made by R. Smith since the company began. The current...

What is the cost of goods manufactured? Definition of Cost of Goods Manufactured The cost of goods manufactured is a calculation of the production costs of the goods that were completed during an accounting period. In...

In the context of inventory this means that the inventory should be reported at the lower of its cost or its net realizable value (NRV). The rule is associated with the conservatism guideline or principle. Net realizable...

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manufactured during the accounting period minus the cost of finished goods in ending inventory. The cost of sales for a retailer is the cost of merchandise in its beginning inventory plus the net cost of merchandise...

What is the purpose of subsidiary ledgers? Definition of Subsidiary Ledger A subsidiary ledger contains the details to support a general ledger control account. For instance, the subsidiary ledger for accounts receivable...

accounts: Face or maturity value of the bonds (a credit balance in the account Bonds Payable) Unamortized discount (a debit balance in the contra-liability account Discount on Bonds Payable) Unamortized premium (a...

on the credit of the bank instead of the credit of the customer. A letter of credit should not be confused with a line of credit. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to...

What is the meaning of aging? Definition of Aging In accounting, the term aging is often associated with a company’s accounts receivable. Accounts receivable arise when a company provides goods or services and allows...

as follows: Credit to its Land account for its cost of $200,000 Debit to its Cash account for the $500,000 it received Credit to the income statement account Gain on Sale of Real Estate for $300,000 Join PRO to Track...

in the cash flows from investing activities section of the SCF. 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...

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