income is significant. Here are some hypothetical amounts to illustrate the point: Revenue from sales of products $300,000 Cost of the products that were sold $200,000 Expenses (wages, rent, ads, etc.) $88,000 Net...
income is significant. Here are some hypothetical amounts to illustrate the point: Revenue from sales of products $300,000 Cost of the products that were sold $200,000 Expenses (wages, rent, ads, etc.) $88,000 Net...
making a change, a company cannot switch back. For U.S. income tax reporting, a company must use the same cost flow assumption as it uses on its financial statements. Example of Difference Between FIFO and LIFO Let’s...
to be removed from inventory and matched with the sales revenues reported on the income statement. This means that the oldest costs remain in inventory. LIFO became popular due to inflation and the fact the U.S. income...
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...
and the __________ deposit of payroll taxes to the federal and state governments are examples of EFTs. 9. The acronym for a check returned because of insufficient funds is __________. 10. The name appearing on the front...
Our Explanation of Depreciation emphasizes what the depreciation amounts on the income statement and balance sheet represent. Learn why depreciation is an estimated expense that does not assist in determining the current...
for income tax and before investment income, interest expense, or other non-operating income or expense items. Operating income is also reported as income from operations, operating earnings, or operating profit. Major...
: Public accounting as a sole practitioner or as a member of small to international CPA firms working as an auditor, tax consultant, general consultant, etc. Manufacturing companies, service businesses, etc. working as...
expense for 10 years. (U.S. income tax rules allow accelerating the yearly depreciation amounts, but the total amount of depreciation cannot exceed the asset’s cost.) Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as...
. to utilize an outside accountant to assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and tax reports. The outside accountant may also serve as a business advisor when needed. Some outside accountants are...
, to bid on a job, or some other unique requirement. Although most small businesses are not required to have a CPA involved, a small business may engage a CPA to review its internal controls, evaluate accounting...
AccountingCoach.com does not cover income taxes, you should contact a tax professional for a more accurate and complete explanation. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to...
of Nontrade Receivables Some examples of nontrade or other receivables include: Interest receivable Income tax receivable Insurance claims receivable Receivables from employees Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the...
. Fixed overhead costs are the indirect manufacturing costs that are not expected to change when the volume of activity changes. Some examples of fixed manufacturing overhead include the depreciation, property tax and...
How do you determine whether a person is an independent contractor or an employee? To assist you in determining whether someone is an independent contractor or an employee, you should refer to the Internal Revenue...
, to reduce rent, etc. To satisfy stockholders who prefer appreciation in the value of the corporation’s common stock instead of receiving cash dividends that require current income tax payments Join PRO to Track...
, accounting manager, cost accounting manager, tax manager, accounts payable manager, credit manager, payroll manager, and so on. These managers may then be supervising accountants and accounting clerks. At smaller...
. The __________ rate of return does not consider the time value of money. Select... accounting adjusted internal 10. The cash savings from depreciation is the income tax deduction for depreciation multiplied by the...
exceeds the number of units sold, the net income using absorption costing will be __________ __________ the net income under variable costing. Select... more than less than equal to 8. Variable and fixed manufacturing...
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...
tax return (TAX)? Select... Straight line on both FS and TAX Accelerated on FS and straight line on TAX Straight line on FS and accelerated on TAX Accelerated on both FS and TAX View Coaching To optimize its cash flows...
is associated with __________. Select... equipment inventory supplies 32. The depreciation expense reported on a company’s income statement must be the same amount as the depreciation expense reported on the...
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...
should a sales tax charged by a supplier for a new office computer be recorded? Select... Computer Equipment Sales Tax Expense Any questions left unanswered will be marked incorrect. Mark the Quick Test as Complete
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...
Our Explanation of Future Value of a Single Amount will show you the power of compounded interest on a single deposit. You will see how the future value tables can be useful as well as the rule of 72.
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 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.
that it purchases, which cost flow assumption will result in the least amount of profit and the least amount of income tax expense? FIFO Wrong. With rising costs, the first or oldest costs are the lower costs. Matching...
interest expense and income tax expense divided by interest expense. If a company’s net income was $100,000 after interest expense of $40,000 and income tax expense of $20,000 the times interest earned is 4 times...
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 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.
ratio, here are some additional accounting/financial ratios: Quick ratio Debt to equity ratio Accounts receivable turnover ratio Days’ sales in inventory Interest coverage ratio Gross margin ratio Return on...
is required for income tax purposes. DIRECT TECDRI Unscramble DIRECT TEDCRI Unscramble 9. Accounts receivable is reported as a __________ asset. CURRENT TEURCNR Unscramble CURRENT NERTRUC Unscramble 10. Annual credit...
to the time of the related credit sales. However, for income tax purposes the direct write-off method must be used. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your...
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. While the allowance account is recommended for the company’s financial statements, it is not acceptable for income tax purposes. Example of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Let’s...
mean a corporation’s net income after income tax expense. Many business owners refer to the company’s income statement as the profit and loss statement or the P&L. A company reporting a positive amount of net...
the accounting period.] The amount that the employer reports to the Internal Revenue Service on employee’s Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement is the amount of the gross wages that were paid to the employee during the...
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