as accounts receivable (net) or accounts receivable—net.) Under the allowance method, there are two ways for estimating the amounts for the accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and for Bad Debts Expense:...
as accounts receivable (net) or accounts receivable—net.) Under the allowance method, there are two ways for estimating the amounts for the accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and for Bad Debts Expense:...
Our Explanation of Evaluating Business Investments compares four of the techniques for reviewing potential capital expenditures. You will be introduced to accounting rate of return, payback, net present value, and...
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 Debits and Credits describes the reasons why various accounts are debited and/or credited. For the examples we provide the logic, use T-accounts for a clearer understanding, and the appropriate general...
's purchasing power does not change over time. 8. Accountants might recognize losses but not gains in certain situations. For example, the company might write-down the cost of inventory, but will not write-up the...
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...
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 the following year Purchase of inventory in November with payment to the supplier in December, but sold in January through March of the following year Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch...
. Another name for the balance sheet is the statement of financial __________. 5. The unexpired portion of prepaid insurance is __________. Select... a current asset a current liability an expense 6. A retailer’s...
minus 1) Sales Discounts, and 2) Sales Returns and Allowances equals __________ sales. 5. The cost of goods sold is the cost of goods available minus the costs in __________ inventory. 6. If a store sells its old...
minus 1) Sales Discounts, and 2) Sales Returns and Allowances equals __________ sales. 5. The cost of goods sold is the cost of goods available minus the costs in __________ inventory. 6. If a store sells its old...
Our Explanation of Financial Statements provides you with the highlights of each of the five external financial statements issued by U.S. corporations. Our insights will give you a good understanding of what the...
Our Explanation of Financial Statements provides you with the highlights of each of the five external financial statements issued by U.S. corporations. Our insights will give you a good understanding of what the...
and variable manufacturing __________ costs. 3. A manufacturer’s inventory classifications are raw materials,__________ __________ __________, and finished goods. 4. A manufacturer will have cost of goods __________...
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...
section of a statement of cash flows prepared using the indirect method? Select... Increase in inventory Increase in accounts payable 16. The FASB recommends (but does not require) which method of preparing the...
. This means that cash is listed first followed by temporary investments, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses. 8. Which of the following CANNOT be included in the amount reported on the balance sheet as cash...
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...
section. (The gain will appear as a deduction in the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows.) 7. An increase in the balance in a retailer's Merchandise Inventory. Operating Right! Merchandise...
expenses and liabilities be accrued or deferred. Mark as wrong Mark as right inventory This current asset is the cost of a merchant’s or manufacturer’s goods held for sale. inventory This current asset is the cost...
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...
inventory. 13. The company’s contribution margin per unit is $__________. 14. In order to break even, the company must sell __________ units. 15. The dollars of sales needed in order to break even is $__________. 16....
Our Explanation of the Balance Sheet provides you with a basic understanding of a corporation's balance sheet (or statement of financial position). You will gain insights regarding the assets, liabilities, and...
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...
. A retailer’s cost of goods sold can be computed as follows: beginning inventory + net purchases – __________ __________. 36. Revenues which are earned from activities outside of a company’s main business...
credit 30. Expense accounts Select... debit credit 31. Inventory Select... debit credit 32. Accounts Payable Select... debit credit 33. R. Smith, Drawing Select... debit credit 34. Accumulated Depreciation Select......
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 Chart of Accounts shows how a typical chart of accounts is organized and examples of possible account numbering. It concludes with a quick review of debits and credits.
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 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...
, reduces the Inventory account, increases the Cost of Goods Sold, updates all balances in the general ledger accounts, provides for a trial balance and financial statements on demand, and more. Of course, the bookkeeper...
cycle This is the time needed for a company’s cash to turn into inventory and return to cash. A period of several months is common. (In the few industries where this is longer than a year, it will be used to determine...
, the balance sheet reflects the accounting equation: assets = liabilities + stockholders’ equity. Assets are resources such as cash, inventory, investments, buildings, equipment, and prepaid or deferred expenses....
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...
of the following would not be included in a product's cost for inventory valuation for the financial statements? Factory Supplies Wrong. Factory supplies are included in manufacturing overhead. Quality Control...
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...
of cash ______________. 23. Gross profit is net __________ minus the cost of goods sold. 24. The cost of goods sold can be computed as __________ __________ plus net purchases minus ending inventory. 25. A company has a...
Our Explanation of Financial Statements provides you with the highlights of each of the five external financial statements issued by U.S. corporations. Our insights will give you a good understanding of what the...
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...
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