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...
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...
Accounting Basics (Flashcards) Download Single-Sided PDF Download Double-Sided PDF All Cards (26) Marked Wrong (0) Marked Right (0) gross profit (or) gross margin This is the remainder after subtracting the cost of goods...
or Circular E) is a guide to U.S. payroll taxes. It is published annually by the Internal Revenue Service and it can be downloaded from irs. gov at no cost. State Unemployment Tax State unemployment tax is a tax paid by...
a new machine at a cost of $20,000 by writing a check for $12,000 and promising to pay $8,000 in six months, the company will debit the asset Machinery for $20,000; credit Cash for $12,000; and credit Loans Payable or...
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Our Explanation of Adjusting Entries gives you a process and an understanding of how to make the adjusting entries in order to have an accurate balance sheet and income statement. Eight examples including T-accounts for...
in owner's equity resulting from revenues and expenses during a specified time interval is the __________ income statement. Mark the Quiz as Complete Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and...
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...
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...
expenses are best described as expenses that change __________. In Total As Volume Changes Right! Variable expenses change in total as volume changes. They are fixed on a per unit basis. For example, the cost of the...
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...
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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...
volume increases. False Right! The answer is false because an office manager's salary is not likely to change in total as sales volume changes. 6. A retailer's cost of goods sold is an example of a variable...
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 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 Accounting Principles provides you with clear and concise descriptions of the basic underlying guidelines of accounting. You will see how the accounting principles affect the balance sheet and income...
of January 1 through December 31 is known by this name. Mark as wrong Mark as right gross profit (or) gross margin This is the remainder after subtracting the cost of goods sold from net sales. gross profit (or) gross...
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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 Receivable and Bad Debts Expense helps you understand the accounting for the losses associated with selling goods and providing services on credit. You will understand the impact on the...
's inventory balance averaged $100,000; its sales were $500,000; and its cost of goods sold was $400,000. The company’s inventory turnover ratio for that year was __________ 4 Inventory turnover ratio = cost of...
and the buyer will have a purchase of goods and an account payable. Since the seller owns the goods while they are in transit, the seller is responsible for the goods and the cost of transporting the goods until they...
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...
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...
pertains to one or more future accounting periods. To illustrate, assume that on December 1, a company recorded its $2,400 payment for six months of property insurance for December through May. At December 31, one month...
that are used in a business (buildings, equipment, etc.) and the related accumulated depreciation. Mark as wrong Mark as right cost principle (or) historical cost principle This accounting principle requires that...
the balance sheet report the current value of an asset. True Wrong. The purpose of depreciation is to match the cost of the asset to revenues derived from using the asset or to the periods benefiting from the asset. The...
by reading our Accounting Principles (Explanation). 1. The personal assets of the owner of a company will not appear on the company's balance sheet because of which principle/guideline? Cost Wrong. The cost...
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...
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. It has the effect of reducing the net cost of the interest. income tax deductible An expense that will reduce a U.S. corporation’s taxable income. Interest expense is an example. It has the effect of reducing the net...
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 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 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...
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...
of the assets is different from the cost less depreciation shown on the balance sheet. In addition the corporation's management team, customer allegiance, and many of its brands may not be listed on the balance...
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This stockholders’ equity account will have a credit balance from selling some of its treasury stock for more than its cost. paid-in capital from treasury stock This stockholders’ equity account will have a credit...
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