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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.

Our Explanation of Accounting Basics uses a simple story to introduce important accounting concepts and terminology. It illustrates how transactions will be included in a company's financial statements.

. That is, there is no outlay of cash. The accounting entry is a debit to Depreciation Expense and a credit to Accumulated Depreciation. Hence, no cash is used at the time of the depreciation entry. Cash was most likely...

Our Explanation of Nonprofit Accounting includes a chart that contrasts the financial statements of a nonprofit (or not-for-profit) organization with those of a for-profit business corporation. There are many examples to...

for __________ Securities and Exchange Commission. 9. FASB is the acronym for __________ Financial Accounting Standards Board. 10. GAAP is the acronym for __________ generally accepted accounting principles. 11....

with the description Deferred revenues. As of January 31 the company has completed 2/7 of the work. Therefore, it will record an adjusting entry dated January 31 that will debit Deferred Revenues for $20,000 and...

Wrong. Accounting uses 'double-entry.' This means at least two accounts are involved in every transaction. Only Two Not the best answer. While many transactions involve only two accounts, many transactions...

a repair service to get its equipment back in working order. On January 5, AVCO received the repair bill for the quoted cost of $8,000 with terms of net 10 days. AVCO’s first accounting entry for the repair was made...

. Which type of journal entries are made at the end of each accounting period so that the financial statements better reflect the accrual method of accounting? Adjusting Right! Closing Wrong. Reversing Wrong. 3. The...

. Liabilities are not involved in this transaction. No Effect Right! Liabilities are not involved in this transaction. Owner's (or Stockholders') Equity Increase Wrong. Decrease Right! The proprietorship's...

is sometimes referred to as a noncash expense. True Right! The entry for depreciation is a debit to Depreciation Expense and a credit to Accumulated Depreciation. Cash is not involved. The depreciation entry reduces net...

(liability) to deliver the service or the product. Stockholders' (Owner's) Equity Wrong. 11. Accounting entries involve a minimum of how many accounts? One Wrong. Two Right! Because of the double-entry system,...

. If a store sells its old delivery truck for cash, and the cash amount is more than its book value, a __________ is reported on the income statement. 4. An asset’s book value or carrying value is the the asset’s...

as Prepaid Insurance or as part of Prepaid Expenses. Each month an adjusting entry will move $500 from Prepaid Insurance to Insurance Expense to recognize that the insurance coverage has a monthly cost of $500. 13. A...

... an asset a liability a revenue 31. The accrual of revenue will occur automatically when accounting software is used. Select... True False 32. A reversing entry will be the opposite of an accrual-type adjusting entry...

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.

earned by managers who are paid semi-monthly is referred to as __________ salary or salaries. 8. Which employee payroll classification will likely require an accrual adjusting entry for the gross salaries or wages at...

. 10. ABC Co. received $1,000 in December for services it will perform in the following month. ABC uses the accrual basis of accounting. In December ABC debited Cash for $1,000. What will be the other account involved in...

Our Explanation of Accounting Basics uses a simple story to introduce important accounting concepts and terminology. It illustrates how transactions will be included in a company's financial statements.

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...

on the income statement in the period in which they are earned? Select... Accrual basis Cash basis 12. Under the accounting or bookkeeping system known as double entry, how many general ledger accounts will be involved...

for its quarterly dividend. 18. The __________ record date determines which stockholders will receive a declared dividend. 19. If a corporation declares a small stock dividend, the account that will be reduced by a...

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 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 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...

. Which is a better indicator of a company's liquidity? Current Ratio Wrong. Quick Ratio Right! 19. Which of the following will indicate the specific accounts receivable that have not been collected? Aging Of...

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 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...

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