The rate that will discount all cash flows to a net present value of zero.
The rate that will discount all cash flows to a net present value of zero.
A parody of FIFO used to describe a very slow-moving item in inventory.
This indicates (on average) how many days it takes to sell the merchandise held in inventory. To learn more, see Explanation of Financial Ratios.
What is capex? Definition of Capex Capex is a shortened form of the term capital expenditure or capital expenditures. Capex is often used when referring one or both of the following: Actual amounts that were spent during...
What is the acid test ratio? Definition of Acid Test Ratio The acid test ratio, which is also known as the quick ratio, compares the total of a company’s cash, temporary marketable securities, and accounts receivable...
The stated legal amount appearing on bonds.
Financial statements issued between the official annual financial statements. For example, quarterly financial statements are interim financial statements.
A phrase used in reconciling the bank statement. It refers to the ending balance shown on the bank statement.
See Explanation of Bank Reconciliation.
Also referred to as a subsequent event. An event occurring after the date of the balance sheet, but prior to the date that the balance sheet is actually released. For example, a balance sheet dated December 31 might be...
A balance sheet heading or grouping that includes both cash and those marketable assets that are very close to their maturity dates.
How can working capital be improved? Definition of Working Capital Working capital is defined as the amount by which a company’s current assets exceed its current liabilities. How Working Capital Can be Improved Some...
Where can I find the amount of income taxes paid by a corporation? Definition of Income Taxes Paid by a Corporation The amount of income tax paid by a corporation is different from the amount of income tax (income tax...
A balance sheet line to report short-term assets that are too insignificant to be identified separately.
The net amount of revenues and gains minus expenses and losses for the current year for the sole proprietorship owned by R. Smith. After the financial statements are prepared for the year, this amount will be transferred...
The interest rate specified or stated in a note payable or in a bond payable. Often this rate is fixed and will not change during the life of the note or bond.
This term is usually associated with assets that are depreciated. In the month that an asset is acquired or disposed, it is assumed to have occurred in the middle of the month.
A department within a factory that does not directly produce a product. Examples are the factory maintenance department, factory administrative department, and quality assurance department.
The depreciation computed on the tax return according to the income tax code and regulations. This amount is usually different from the depreciation used on the financial statements (book depreciation).
One of the amounts used in determining the amount of interest to be capitalized when a company self-constructs certain long-term assets.
Federal government securities with a fixed interest rate and maturing in more than 10 years.
A single overhead rate for assigning all of the manufacturing production and service department costs to products. This rate is less accurate than departmental rates if a company manufactures a diverse group of...
Generally, securities that can be sold quickly in the stock or bond market and where the investor’s intention is to sell them within one year of the balance sheet date.
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Also referred to as the fixed overhead budget variance. The difference between the actual fixed overhead incurred and the amount of fixed overhead that had been budgeted.
What is stockholders' equity? Definition of Stockholders’ Equity Stockholders’ equity (also known as shareholders’ equity) is reported on a corporation’s balance sheet and its amount is the difference between the...
See exchange of similar nonmonetary assets.
Why do we charge depreciation? Definition of Depreciation Accountants charge (to expense) Have a significant cost Will be useful for more than a year Will not be useful indefinitely Since the asset land is assumed to be...
Where do worker compensation insurance costs get reported on the financial statements? Worker compensation insurance costs (also referred to as worker comp) should appear on the income statement and also on the balance...
If a mortgage payment is due on January 1, should the payment be accrued at December 31? The following answer assumes that the accrual basis of accounting (also known as the accrual method of accounting) is being used…...
One component of the payroll tax referred to as FICA. (The other component of the FICA tax is the Medicare tax.) The Social Security tax is levied by the U.S. government on both the employee and the employer. In 2024 the...
The one-year period ending at an organization’s typical low point of activity. For example, a school’s natural business year is July 1 through June 30. It is practical to have the accounting and financial...
The date a corporation pays a dividend to its shareholders. On this date the accounting entry will be a debit to Dividends Payable and a credit to Cash.
A term used in cost accounting to arrive at the cost per unit. The term is associated with the units that are not completed at the end of an accounting period. For example, if 500 units are completed as far as materials,...
This ratio indicates the percentage of each sales dollar that is available to cover a company’s fixed expenses and profit. The ratio is calculated by dividing the contribution margin (sales minus all variable...
See liquidation of LIFO layer.
A term used to describe the net present value method and the internal rate of return. The model discounts future cash flows back to the present time.
Factors that are used to convert future cash flows to their present value.
See direct labor efficiency variance.
See paid-in capital in excess of par value – common stock.
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