a bank receives from a depositor. Since the bank is not earning this money, the amount is recorded by the bank with a debit to Cash and a credit to Customer Deposits. Example of Customer Deposit Let’s assume that Ace...
a bank receives from a depositor. Since the bank is not earning this money, the amount is recorded by the bank with a debit to Cash and a credit to Customer Deposits. Example of Customer Deposit Let’s assume that Ace...
one type of inventory, namely merchandise. Manufacturers will have three or four categories of inventories: Raw materials Work-in-process Finished goods Manufacturing and packaging supplies Manufacturers are required to...
shipment. Assume that XYZ Distributors Inc (XYZ) sells only the Premier brand of water heaters. XYZ receives an order for 40 of the water heaters from a condominium developer located 30 miles away. XYZ then places an...
What is the cost of goods available? Definition of Cost of Goods Available For non-manufacturing companies using the periodic inventory system in its general ledger, the cost of goods available (COGA, or cost of goods...
of direct and indirect manufacturing employees. If for the month of January the direct labor is $40,000, then $2,000 of the worker comp cost should be included as direct labor. If indirect labor for January is $60,000...
What is the rationale for not reporting plant assets at their liquidation value? I will assume that the plant assets‘ liquidation values are higher than the present carrying values when answering your question. Plant...
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...
for answering Questions 13 - 17: A manufacturer sells only one product for $30 per unit. Its variable costs are $8 for manufacturing and $2 for selling expenses. The fixed costs per year are $100,000 for manufacturing...
of goods sold (which consists of its manufacturing costs) is $28. Therefore, the product’s gross margin is $12 ($40 minus $28), or 30% of the selling price ($12/$40). Difference Between Gross Margin and Profit...
Is standard costing GAAP? Definition of Standard Costing Standard costing is a cost accounting system used by some manufacturers to assist in planning and controlling its manufacturing operations. When standard costing...
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 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...
. The range of the estimated total cost for the manufacturing of 12,000 units when a 95% confidence interval is required will be $__________ to $__________. Any questions left unanswered will be marked incorrect.
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 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...
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 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...
-term assets that are used in a business. The purpose of depreciation is to match the cost of the asset with the revenues that are earned from the use of the asset. Note that the purpose of depreciation is not to...
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...
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 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 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...
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