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gross profit and operating income, is the multiple-step income statement. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and Bookkeeping Career Perform better...

, this more favorable sales mix (15-45-40 instead of 20-50-30) could result in an operating profit (instead of the planned loss) even with 5,000 fewer units sold. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read...

costs and fixed expenses ($18,000 + $12,000 + $1,000). Once the $31,000 has been covered, 70% of the revenues will flow to the company’s net income. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch...

too noisy for residents, there’s little point to calculate the net present value. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and Bookkeeping Career...

of its $10,000 in Accounts Receivable. This example points out the possible risk of selling goods or providing services with credit terms. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How...

on the 10% interest rate) = 10% minus 3% = 7%. 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...

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for use as the site for the new office building, the entire $160,000 should be recorded in the Land account. 2. On July 1 of the current year, Jelco began using new equipment in its warehouse. The equipment had a cost...

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...

of a new warehouse should be depreciated. Select... True False 3. The entry to record depreciation includes a credit to the account __________ Depreciation. 4. The depreciation method likely to be used on a company’s...

Our Explanation of Bank Reconciliation will show you the needed adjustments to the balance on the bank statement and also the adjustments needed to the balance in the related general ledger account. A comprehensive...

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...

income statement, the company's May 31 balance sheet will report the account receivable as an asset. The balance sheet will be in balance because revenues also cause an increase in retained earnings. 3. Under the...

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 direct labor hours or production __________ hours. 5. Under a perpetual accounting system, when a job is completed its cost is credited to the account work-in-process and is debited to the account with the title...

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...

Our Explanation of Bonds Payable covers the recording of bonds, the accrual of interest expense, and the amortization of the discount and premium on bonds payable. You gain an understanding on why the market value of...

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...

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...

predetermined overhead rate (or) predetermined burden rate This annual cost rate is estimated prior to the start of an accounting year and then used during the accounting year to attach indirect manufacturing costs to...

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...

, 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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