A sorting of a company’s accounts receivables by the age of the receivables.
A sorting of a company’s accounts receivables by the age of the receivables.
A sorting of a company’s accounts payable by due date.
The amount that a recurring equal amount deposited at the end of each period will grow to under compounded interest. An ordinary annuity is also known as an annuity in arrears.
The discounted value of a series of equal amounts occurring at the beginning of each equal time interval.
The discounted value of a series of equal amounts occurring at future points with equal time intervals.
The book value of an asset is the asset’s cost minus the accumulated depreciation since the asset was acquired. This net amount is not an indication of the asset’s fair market value. The book value of an...
This organization has changed its name to Institute of Management Accountants. It is currently using the name IMA to reflect the many backgrounds of its membership.
The discounted value of a series of equal amounts occurring at the end of each equal time interval. To learn more, see our Present Value of an Ordinary Annuity Outline.
The amount that a recurring equal amount deposited at the beginning of each period will grow to under compounded interest. An annuity due is also known as an annuity in advance.
The discounted value of a single future amount. To learn more, see our Present Value of a Single Amount Outline.
A weighted-average of the cost of a company’s debt, common stock, and preferred stock.
A listing of the accounts available in the accounting system in which to record entries. The chart of accounts consists of balance sheet accounts (assets, liabilities, stockholders’ equity) and income statement...
This is the sum of the beginning inventory of merchandise plus the net cost of the merchandise purchased including freight-in.
Usually means to scrap a long-term plant asset and receive no proceeds from its disposal.
See Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121. Under this standard if the undiscounted future cash flows from the asset (including sale amount) are less than its carrying amount, a loss is recognized. The amount...
Systematically moving the same amount each accounting period from a balance sheet account to an income statement account. For example, if the amount of Discount on Bonds Payable on a 10-year bond is not significant, then...
These agencies establish the educational requirements and the eligibility of candidates desiring to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam. There is a board of accountancy in each of the 50 U.S. states plus five other...
The supplier of goods or services.
Usually refers to one of the accounts receivable that was deemed to be uncollectible or worthless and was removed from the general ledger account Accounts Receivable.
The systematic allocation of the premium on bonds payable (reported as a credit in a liability account) to Bond Interest Expense over the life of the bonds. The journal entry to amortize the premium contains a debit to...
One of the main financial statements of a nonprofit organization. This financial statement reports the revenues and expenses and the changes in the amounts of each of the classes of net assets during the period shown in...
The amount of owner’s equity or stockholders’ equity reported on a company’s balance sheet. This is not an indication of the company’s fair market value.
See boards of accountancy.
The technique of recording accounts payable at the amount that will be paid after deducting any discount that is available for paying within the discount period. This has a theoretical advantage over the gross method...
This is a non-operating or “other” item resulting from the sale of an asset (other than inventory) for more than the amount shown in the company’s accounting records. The gain is the difference between...
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...
The systematic allocation of the costs incurred to issue bonds (reported in a contra liability account) to Interest Expense over the life of the bonds.
This is a non-operating or “other” item resulting from the sale of an asset (other than inventory) for less than the amount shown in the company’s accounting records.
The amount by which the proceeds from the sale of an automobile used in the business exceeded its carrying amount at the time it is sold.
The exchange or trade-in of a long-term asset for a similar long-term asset. For example, trading the old delivery truck for a new delivery truck; trading a two-family rental unit toward an eight-family rental unit.
The sale, retirement, or exchange of property, plant and equipment.
The estimated scrap value at the end of the useful life of an asset used in the business. It is also referred to as residual value.
The balance of the owner’s capital account excluding the current year’s net income and current year’s draws by the owner.
The systematic allocation of the discount on bonds payable (reported as a debit in a contra-liability account) to Bond Interest Expense over the life of the bonds. The journal entry to amortize contains a debit to the...
The exchange or trade-in of a long-term asset for a completely different long-term asset. For example, exchanging an antique car for land.
Also known as a CD. A bank time deposit (savings deposit) that cannot be withdrawn until a specified date. For example, a CD might mature in 6, 9, 12, or 18 months. If the amount deposited in a CD needs to be withdrawn...
Multiplying the individual items contained in each bill of material times the number of units expected to be produced during a specified time period. The result is the total quantity of each input that will be needed for...
Officers of a corporation are appointed by the board of directors to execute the policies that have been established by the board of directors. The officers include the chief executive officer (CEO), the chief operations...
The amount by which the proceeds from the sale of land exceeded the carrying amount of the land sold. It is reported as a non-operating or “other” item on a multiple-step income statement.
A term used in cost accounting to arrive at the cost per unit. The term is associated with the units that are not completed at the end of an accounting period. For example, if 500 units are completed as far as materials,...
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