transferring title to its goods at either: the time the goods are shipped (the terms are FOB shipping point), or the time the goods are delivered to the buyer (the terms are FOB destination) It is at one of these points...
transferring title to its goods at either: the time the goods are shipped (the terms are FOB shipping point), or the time the goods are delivered to the buyer (the terms are FOB destination) It is at one of these points...
to replace the asset. True Right! The original cost is a sunk, past cost. False Wrong. The original cost is a sunk, past cost. Such costs are not relevant to any decision, since decisions involve the present and the...
Financial Statements Video Training Part 10 Income statement: formats (multiple-step, single-step, comparative, amounts as % of net sales) Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and Bookkeeping Career...
Bookkeeping Video Training Part 13 Sales on credit: risk, unsecured accounts receivable, aging to monitor allowance for doubtful accounts, bad debts expense Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and...
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...
product. True Right! Some products with a high gross profit may require some very expensive selling and administrative activities. If these expenses are greater than the gross profit, a loss will occur. Other products...
. The reason is that expenses will cause a decrease in stockholders' (or owner's) equity. Credit Wrong. 4. What type of accounts are Interest Receivable and Fees Receivable? Asset Right! Receivables are asset...
' equity appear on the right side of the accounting equation. To increase the balance on the right side, a credit is needed.) TIP #1: Typically revenue accounts are credited. TIP #2: If a cash sale occurs, the asset...
that the balance in the account Inventory will change after each purchase and sale. Select... True False 5. A manufacturer’s inventory is usually reported in three categories: raw materials, __________ __________...
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 liability as of December 31? Select... Yes No 8. Who should pay the shipping costs? Select... Buyer Supplier 9. When goods are purchased using credit, we say that the goods were purchased on credit or were purchased...
Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold Inventory Inventory is usually the most significant current asset of a retailer or manufacturer. Generally, inventory is reported on the balance sheet at its cost (or lower). When the...
amounts of revenues, expenses, gains, losses, assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity. Common Characteristic of Adjusting Entries Every adjusting entry will involve: At least one balance sheet account, and At...
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...
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...
as __________ entries. 8. In a manual accounting system, the entries made at the end of the accounting year to the income statement accounts after the financial statements have been prepared are __________ entries. 9....
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 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 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 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.
Accounts Receivable and Bad Debts Expense (Flashcards) Download Single-Sided PDF Download Double-Sided PDF All Cards (27) Marked Wrong (0) Marked Right (0) accounts receivable This current asset represents a right to...
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...
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...
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 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...
funds. Mark as wrong Mark as right internal control This term refers to the procedures followed in order to safeguard an organization’s assets. An example is segregating duties so that the bank reconciliation is done...
When will a transaction affect only one side of the accounting equation? Only one side of the accounting equation will be affected when one asset is used to acquire another asset or to replace another asset, when one...
The result of a corporation buying back its own bonds for an amount that is less than the carrying value of the bonds. The amount of the gain is computed by subtracting the amount spent to repurchase the bonds from the...
the assets' costs to the periods used View Coaching The main purpose of depreciation is to spread or allocate the cost of buildings and equipment to expense in a systematic and rational manner. For the financial...
Where does the interest paid on bank loans get reported on the statement of cash flows. Definition of Interest on Bank Loans The interest on bank loans is usually an expense of the accounting period in which the interest...
Our Explanation of Nonmanufacturing Overhead provides examples of a manufacturer's expenses which are not considered to be costs of a product for financial reporting. However, they are operating expenses that will have...
costs are reported on the balance sheet as __________. 15. An adjusting entry that involves the accrual of an expense will also involve this type of account. Select... Asset Liability Revenue 16. An adjusting entry that...
Accounts Payable. Amounts owed but not yet recorded in the Accounts Payable account will need to be accrued through an adjusting entry. The adjusting entry will credit a liability account such as Accrued Expenses...
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...
balances. (The reason is the double-entry system of accounting and bookkeeping.) Internal Control For internal control purposes (to safeguard a company’s assets), it is best if the company’s bank statement...
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 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 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 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.
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