One of the types of adjusting entries that are made at the end of the accounting period in order to report (1) revenues that have been earned but have not yet been entered into the accounting records, and/or (2) expenses...
One of the types of adjusting entries that are made at the end of the accounting period in order to report (1) revenues that have been earned but have not yet been entered into the accounting records, and/or (2) expenses...
The term that refers to the stock of a corporation which is traded on the stock exchanges (as opposed to stock that is privately held among a few individuals).
To learn more, see our Nonmanufacturing Overhead Outline.
A variance arising in a standard costing system that indicates the difference between the standard cost of direct labor for the good output (standard hours times standard rate) and the standard cost of the actual hours...
The ratio of the market value of a share of common stock to the earnings per share of common stock. For example, if a corporation earned $3 per share and its stock is trading at $36, it’s price earnings ratio is...
Selling price per unit minus variable costs per unit, or revenues per unit minus expenses per unit.
See direct labor efficiency variance.
Used in the periodic inventory method to compute the value of inventory and the cost of goods sold. This average cost is based on the total cost of goods available for sale for the entire year (after all purchases for...
A method used by retailers for estimating the cost of ending inventory without tracking the individual units of product.
See paid-in capital in excess of par value – common stock.
A mathematical technique that determines the best-fitting line through a series of points. This is used in regression analysis.
A publication by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assist employers with federal payroll taxes. The complete title of the publication is Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide. It is available...
See sum of the years’ digits method of depreciation.
A balance sheet which is a projection of the amounts at a future date. It should be based on the projected, budgeted transactions.
A non-operating item resulting from the sale of this long-term asset for less than its carrying amount (or book value).
An income statement with at least two columns of amounts. The column of amounts that is closest to the words will contain the amounts for the most recent period of time. The columns furthest from the words will be the...
Life insurance with a cash value (as opposed to term insurance, which does not have a cash value).
See inventory: work-in-process (WIP).
A variance arising in a standard costing system that indicates the difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the standard cost of direct materials. Recognizing this variance at the time the direct...
See net realizable value.
See discounted cash flow model.
The United States Internal Revenue Code which contains the federal laws and regulations pertaining to federal taxes.
The cash amounts received after deducting the related income taxes and also the cash amounts paid after deducting the cash saved when the amounts are income tax deductible.
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...
A phrase used in reconciling the bank statement. It refers to the ending balance shown on the bank statement.
The date a corporation pays a dividend to its shareholders. On this date the accounting entry will be a debit to Dividends Payable and a credit to Cash.
A management tool that identifies the critical path—the path of sequential activities requiring the longest time to complete.
Sorting and reporting expenses according to the type of activity for which the expense was incurred. The functional expense classifications for a nonprofit organization would be Program #1, Program #2, Management and...
The balance sheet classification that is reported immediately after current assets and before property, plant, and equipment.
A term often used when referring to office workers, managers, professionals, and executives. These employees’ pay is often stated as a salary for a month (and not as an hourly pay rate).
A formula that calculates the optimum quantity to be purchased (or produced) so as to minimize the combined total cost of carrying inventory and processing additional purchase orders (or production setups). The formula...
Variable costs and expenses divided by net sales. To learn more, see Explanation of Break-even Point.
A restricted asset for the purpose of retiring a bond.
This ratio indicates the percentage of each sales dollar that is available to cover a company’s fixed expenses and profit. The ratio is calculated by dividing the contribution margin (sales minus all variable...
A rule that requires that the same inventory cost flow be used on the financial statements as is used on the income tax return.
A company’s income statement which reports each item as a percentage of net sales.
See straight-line method of depreciation.
The interest rate of debt (bonds, loans) after deducting the income tax savings. For example, if a corporation has issued bonds with an interest rate of 8% and the corporation’s income tax rate is 25%, the...
Generally, this rule requires that the cost flow assumption used for tax purposes be the same cost flow assumption used for the financial statements. Consult a tax professional about this and other tax matters.
A technique used when processing accounts payable in order to be certain that only legitimate bills and invoices are paid. Its name is derived from the matching of 1) the vendor invoice with 2) the company’s...
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