Inventory is dormant and contains only the cost of the prior year’s ending inventory. With the periodic inventory system, the costs of additional purchases of goods are debited to the temporary account Purchases....
Inventory is dormant and contains only the cost of the prior year’s ending inventory. With the periodic inventory system, the costs of additional purchases of goods are debited to the temporary account Purchases....
spent to acquire or improve a company’s fixed assets. The capital expenditures increase the respective asset accounts which are reported in the noncurrent asset section of the balance sheet entitled property, plant...
. With standard costing, the general ledger accounts for inventories and the cost of goods sold contain the standard costs of the inputs that should have been used to make the actual good output. Differences between the...
Revenues for $24,000. During 2024 ABC must move $2,000 each month from the liability account on its balance sheet to a revenue account on its income statement. This deferring of revenue to the periods in which it is...
What is the double-entry system? Definition of Double-Entry System The double-entry system of accounting or bookkeeping means that for every business transaction, amounts must be recorded in a minimum of two accounts....
of the production equipment Salaries and benefits for production supervisors These actual costs will be recorded in general ledger accounts as the costs are incurred. Definition of Applied Overhead Applied overhead is...
could clear (be paid from) the bank account prior to that date. Post-dating a check makes sense only if you are certain that the payee will not cash or deposit the check before the date appearing on the check. Example...
is required, the company borrowing the money will record and report the amount owed as Notes Payable. If the creditor is a vendor or supplier that did not require the company to sign a promissory note, the amount owed...
in the company’s general ledger accounts. If it is the end of the accounting period, these amounts must be recorded to comply with the accrual method of accounting. By entering these on an adjusting entry dated for...
a product line from Divesting Company for a single cash payment of $800,000. Your Corporation expects that the product line will result in the following cash flows occurring in each year for 10 years: additional cash...
What is accrued income? Definition of Accrued Income Accrued income is an amount that: A company has earned The company has a right to receive The collection is probable Has not yet been recorded in the general ledger...
(noncurrent) liability account Bonds Payable will be credited with the face value of the bond. Cash will be debited for the cash received, and any difference will be recorded in one or two of the following bond-related...
. The logic is that the company likely issued the checks to reduce its accounts payable. Since the issued checks will not be paid by the company’s bank, the company still has the liability. A negative cash balance in...
will be recorded with a debit of $4,000 to Accounts Receivable and a credit of $4,000 to Sales Revenues. Definition of Receipts A company’s receipts refers to the cash that the company received. Examples of Receipts...
at the time the computer is shipped, the company will have very little in accounts receivable and will enjoy great cash flow. Another computer company might sell only through retailers. This company will have to...
. This will get the proper amounts on the company’s income statement and balance sheet. The account Interest Expense will begin January with a zero balance, since expenses are temporary accounts that are closed at the...
amount to $100 (the amount shown in the Petty Cash account). The petty cash vouchers provide the documentation for the $80 check request. In the process Mary discovers that the vouchers add up to only $79. Mary will...
What is the operating cycle? Operating cycle definition The operating cycle is the time required for a company’s cash to be put into its operations and then return to the company’s cash account. Operating cycle...
. The amount of the insurance premiums that remain prepaid at the end of each accounting period are reported in the current asset account, Prepaid Insurance. The balance in this account will be combined with the balances...
include a highly-respected trade name, a valuable patent, a very effective management team and company culture. Example of Assets Examples of assets that are likely to be listed on a company’s balance sheet include:...
securities Accounts receivable Difference between Current Ratio and Quick Ratio To illustrate the difference between the current ratio and the quick ratio, assume that a company’s balance sheet reports current assets...
not yet been recorded in the company’s general ledger accounts. For example, the bank statement may reveal that a bank service charge was withdrawn from the account on the last day of the month. Join PRO to Track...
Subscription Expense and will credit Cash (or Accounts Payable). If the amount of the subscription is significant, the company should debit the cost of the subscription to the current asset account Prepaid Expenses and...
by a company’s liabilities will generally have a lower cost than money raised from stockholders’ equity for the following reasons: Some liabilities such as accounts payable have no interest expense associated with...
The composition of the current assets is also an important consideration. If the current assets are predominantly in cash, marketable securities, and collectible accounts receivable, that is likely to provide more...
, and the bank credits its liability account Customer Deposit Accounts. The liability is appropriate since the bank has the obligation to return the customer’s money on demand). The bank’s liability is reduced when...
(and the related depreciation expense) are associated with constructed assets such as buildings, machinery, office equipment, furniture, fixtures, vehicles, etc. Accumulated Depreciation is also the title of the contra...
What is accrued payroll? Definition of Accrued Payroll Accrued payroll includes wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, and other payroll related expenses that have been earned by a company’s employees, but have not yet...
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...
for the statement of cash flows. Mark as wrong Mark as right cash and cash equivalents This balance sheet line reports a company’s cash, money market accounts and highly liquid investments which had a maturity date of...
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...
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 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 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 Present Value of a Single Amount discusses the time value of money and the need to discount future amounts to the time of an investment or other transaction. The present value of 1 table is used to...
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...
Bookkeeping Video Training Part 8 Adjusting entries: accrued expenses, reversing the accrual of expenses after the accounting period is over Must-Watch Video Learn How to Advance Your Accounting and Bookkeeping Career...
Should a company focus on cash flows or accounting profits when making a capital expenditure decision? Using the incremental cash flows and discounting them to reflect the time value of money is the preferred method. The...
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