Interest Expense. Select... True False 10. Retained Earnings is part of stockholders’ equity. Select... True False 11. Reporting revenues when the money is received instead of when it is earned is known as the...
Interest Expense. Select... True False 10. Retained Earnings is part of stockholders’ equity. Select... True False 11. Reporting revenues when the money is received instead of when it is earned is known as the...
Revenues, Service Revenues, Investment Income, Wages Expense, Rent Expense, Utilities Expense, Advertising Expense, Insurance Expense, Depreciation Expense, Interest Expense, Gain on Sale of Assets, Loss from Lawsuit,...
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 Activity Based Costing illustrates how manufacturing overhead costs for a product will differ when costs are allocated using only the number of machine hours, as opposed to being allocated using the...
volume, the resulting line would not be a straight line. Perhaps the line will curve upward thereby revealing that some variable expenses may be increasing exponentially instead of increasing at a constant rate. Fixed...
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...
the corporation can pay a dividend on its common stock. The dividend for the preferred stock is based on its stated dividend rate and the par value of the preferred stock. For example, each share of 6% preferred stock...
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...
record for sorting and storing transactions. general ledger account This is a company’s record for sorting and storing transactions. Mark as wrong Mark as right check register This record is usually maintained by an...
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 Bank Reconciliation will show you the needed adjustments to the balance on the bank statement and also the adjustments needed to the balance in the related general ledger account. A comprehensive...
been added to inventory (and therefore not sold). It is also possible that the company sold more than the cost of its purchases by selling some of the merchandise from its inventory. 13. The interest expense incurred by...
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 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 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...
for a deposited check that was not paid by the bank on which it was drawn (for example, an NSF check or a check drawn on a closed bank account) Deduct: check printing charge Deduct: automatic loan payment Add:...
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 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...
- 37: A corporation had total assets of $2,200,000 at the start of the year and had $2,600,000 at the end of the year. During the year it had net sales of $12,000,000, net income of $480,000, and no interest expense....
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...
and liabilities increase Assets and stockholders' equity increase 20. Which parts of the accounting equation are affected when a corporation accrues interest expense? Select... Assets and liabilities Assets and...
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 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...
20. The theory of constraints focuses on __________. Select... benchmarking throughput value added 21. Interest on a loan for operations is classified as a __________ cost. Select... capitalized period prime product 22....
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 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 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 Standard Costing uses an easy-to-relate to example for illustrating a manufacturer's standard costs and variances. Also provided is a chart which indicates each variance, what it tells you, and where...
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 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 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...
by the inventory turnover ratio DSI = 360 divided by 4.2 (see question #10) Days' sales in inventory = 85.7 days 12. When a company offers an early payment discount of 1/10, net 30, the cash discount is...
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...
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...
as wrong Mark as right revenues This term describes amounts that have been earned by a company and are reported on the income statement. Examples are sales, fees earned, interest earned. revenues This term describes...
payable Accrued wages and other payroll related expenses Other accrued expenses/liabilities (utilities, repairs, interest, etc.) Customer deposits Deferred revenues Others If a current liability is assured of being...
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