in the period in which they are earned even though the dependable customers will pay the company 30 days later. Example of Revenues On June 10, a company sells $4,000 of goods to one of its best customers with credit...
in the period in which they are earned even though the dependable customers will pay the company 30 days later. Example of Revenues On June 10, a company sells $4,000 of goods to one of its best customers with credit...
An employee that must be paid overtime pay when the employee’s weekly hours exceed 40 hours. Some states may have additional requirements. Nonexempt employees include both hourly-paid and salary-paid who are not...
... debited credited 12. Under the accrual method of accounting, when are service revenues reported on the income statement? Select... When an agreement is made When cash is received When the services are performed 13. A...
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 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 Accounting Equation (or bookkeeping equation) illustrates how the double-entry system keeps the accounting equation in balance. You will see how the revenues and expenses on the income statement are...
Our Explanation of Accounting Equation (or bookkeeping equation) illustrates how the double-entry system keeps the accounting equation in balance. You will see how the revenues and expenses on the income statement are...
that the __________ amount is due within thirty days. 6. The routine sale of accounts receivable to a finance company is known as __________. 7. Accounts Receivable minus the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts equals the...
Usually involves a company’s customers remitting amounts to a bank account close to the customers in order for the company to have collected funds sooner. For example, a company with its headquarters in the...
A contra revenue account that reports the discounts allowed by the seller if the customer pays the amount owed within a specified time period. For example, terms of “1/10, n/30” indicates that the buyer can...
. If a manufacturer sells merchandise to a retailer with terms of net 30 days, the manufacturer is the creditor and retailer is the debtor. Join PRO to Track Progress Mark the Question as Read Must-Watch Video Learn How...
The accounting method under which revenues are recognized on the income statement when they are earned (rather than when the cash is received). The balance sheet is also affected at the time of the revenues by either an...
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 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.
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...
Preferred stock where past, omitted dividends do not have to be paid before a dividend can be paid to common stockholders. In the case of noncumulative preferred stock, only its current year dividend needs to be paid in...
A tax usually paid by the employer based on the first $7,000 to $30,000+ (varies by state) of each employee’s annual salaries and wages. The majority of the tax is paid to the state, since the state administers the...
must be recorded for the company’s financial statements to reflect the accrual basis of accounting. Example of Calculating the Payroll Accrual Assume that a company prepares monthly financial statements as of the last...
What is accrued rent? Definition of Accrued Rent Accrued rent is the amount of rent that has not yet been paid by the tenant or received by the landlord for a past period of time. [If the tenant always pays the monthly...
website for $70,000. The terms require a payment of $30,000 at the time the contract is signed and $40,000 at the end of the project, which is estimated to take 60 days. The company agrees to begin working on the...
the accrual basis of accounting. Example of Wages and Salaries Expense Assume that a new service business begins in December and has a staff of 6 hourly-paid employees who are paid each Friday for the hours they worked...
What are prepaid expenses? Definition of Prepaid Expenses Prepaid expenses are future expenses that have been paid in advance. In other words, prepaid expenses are costs that have been paid but are not yet used up or...
Costs that are matched with revenues on the income statement. For example, Cost of Goods Sold is an expense caused by Sales. Insurance Expense, Wages Expense, Advertising Expense, Interest Expense are expenses matched...
payable because interest payments occur only two days per year. accrued interest expense (or) accrued interest liability This refers to interest that has been incurred but has not yet been paid as of the date of the...
or stock.) Principal due after one year is reported as a long-term liability Example of Note Payable and Bond Payable Assume that a corporation recently borrowed $200,000 in the form of a note payable due in two years...
What are gross wages? Definition of Gross Wages Gross wages are the amounts earned by employees before the payroll withholding taxes and other deductions are subtracted. Sometimes gross wages is used to describe the...
What are the typical items reported as current liabilities? Definition of Current Liabilities Current liabilities (also known as short-term liabilities) for most companies are the obligations that must be paid within one...
on who pays them: Payroll taxes paid solely by the employer/company Payroll taxes that are both withheld from employees’ gross wages and matched by the employer/company Payroll taxes that are entirely...
The compensation earned by employees who are paid on an hourly basis. It is common for production workers to earn wages, since they are usually paid via an hourly rate.
The compensation earned by hourly-paid employees during the interval of time indicated in the heading of the income statement. Under the accrual basis of accounting, the date that wages are paid does not determine when...
of capital than if it had $100 million of common stock outstanding. Select... True False 4. A company’s inventory turnover ratio for the prior year was 9 times. This means that its inventory during the past year had...
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 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 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...
Taxes assessed by states to cover unemployment benefits paid to unemployed workers who have been laid off or terminated by a company for specified reasons. This tax is paid by the employer but is computed by multiplying...
The technique of recording accounts payable at the amount that will be paid after deducting any discount that is available for paying within the discount period. This has a theoretical advantage over the gross method...
An accounting method wherein revenues are recognized when cash is received and expenses are recognized when paid. This method is inferior to the accrual basis of accounting where revenues are recognized when they are...
Under the accrual method of accounting, this account reports the amount of wages that the delivery employees have earned during the accounting period indicated in the heading of the income statement. Because wages are...
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