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inwards is considered to be part of the cost of the items purchased. Hence, for inventory items carriage inwards will be part of the cost of the goods available, the cost of inventory, and the cost of goods sold....

What is accounting for price level changes? In 1979 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued its Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 33 entitled Financial Reporting and Changing Prices. (You...

What is financial reporting? Definition of Financial Reporting Financial reporting includes all of a company’s communication of financial information to people outside of the company. Examples of Financial Reporting...

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 Payroll Accounting discusses the taxes and benefits which are withheld from employees' pay as well as the taxes and benefits that are expenses for the employers. Also provided are examples of the...

Our Explanation of Accounting Equation (or bookkeeping equation) illustrates how the double-entry system keeps the accounting equation in balance. You will see how the revenues and expenses on the income statement are...

to __________ expense. 5. The conventional payback period is calculated by using the __________. Select... accounting net income discounted cash flows undiscounted cash flows 6. Which rate used for discounting will...

. However, the cash flows are NOT discounted. 4. A company used the net present value method for evaluating a project. The project requires an immediate cash outlay of $450,000. The company discounted the cash flows by...

method of accounting. 15. Which financial statements are affected in the year 2023? Balance Sheet Only Wrong. Try another answer. Income Statement Only Wrong. Try another answer. Balance Sheet & Income Statement...

that have been earned but have not yet been taken. vacation pay liability (or) vacation pay payable This general ledger account reports the total amount owed to employees for vacation days that have been earned but have...

of __________ financial position. 4. The statement of __________ cash flows may be prepared under the direct or indirect method. 5. The nonprofit's financial statement that reports amounts as of a particular date...

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 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 Manufacturing Overhead gives you examples of what is included in manufacturing overhead. You will learn that these are indirect product costs and therefore are allocated to the products in order to...

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 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...

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...

by reading our Activity Based Costing (Explanation). 1. Activity based costing is considered to be a traditional costing method. True Wrong. False Right! 2. Under ABC, indirect manufacturing costs are predominantly...

proprietorship by Mary Smith plus the net income since the company began minus the draws made by Mary Smith since the company began. The current year net income might be in the temporary revenue and expense accounts and...

Payable is also the title of the current liability account in a company’s general ledger. Under the accrual method of accounting, the bills and vendor invoices which have been approved for payment are recorded in...

basis or method of accounting. 8. An expense will cause an owner’s or stockholders’ __________ to decrease. 9. Current assets minus current liabilities is__________ __________. 10. An obligation due within one year...

. 7. Under the accrual basis of accounting, the discount on notes payable should be reported as interest expense When The Note Is Received Wrong. Over The Life Of The Note Right! When The Note Matures Wrong. 8. If you...

accrual accounting and the revenue recognition principle. 7. Under the accrual basis of accounting, the discount on notes payable should be reported as interest __________ expense over the life of the note. 8. If you...

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.

by reading our Cash Flow Statement (Explanation). For all questions assume that the indirect method is used. There are four parts to the Statement of Cash Flows (or Cash Flow Statement): Operating Activities Investing...

of accounting. If the company uses its business credit card to pay for an expense of $5,000 instead of writing a check, will the company’s total amount of working capital end up being the same? Select... Yes No View...

overhead costs will involve a __________-and-effect relationship. 8. Instead of spreading manufacturing overhead costs on the basis of direct labor hours or production machine hours, a more sophisticated and logical...

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...

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