Valuing Inventory

 Posted on Posted on: 20.10.2023Categories Business Accounting Blog

When the item is sold on Wednesday FIFO records the cost of goods sold for those items as $5. So, the balance sheet has the cost of goods sold at $1 and the balance sheet retains the remaining inventory at $5.50. LIFO stands for last-in, first-out, meaning that the most recently produced items are recorded as sold first. The difference between the cost of an inventory calculated under the FIFO and LIFO methods is called the “LIFO reserve.

This method is based on the premise that the firs […]

What Is Depreciation

 Posted on Posted on: 20.10.2023Categories Income Statement

Use this convention for nonresidential real property, residential rental property, and any railroad grading or tunnel bore. The recovery periods for most property are generally longer under ADS than they are under GDS. The following table shows some of the ADS recovery periods. The original use of the property must have begun with you after April 11, 2005. Original use means the first use to which the property is put, whether or not by you. Therefore, property used by any person before April 12 […]

Understanding Profit And Loss Reports

 Posted on Posted on: 19.10.2023Categories Business Accounting Blog

Revenue and profit are both good signs for your business, but they’re not interchangeable terms. Conquer paperwork in the office and put tools like time tracking, PTO, and more on the job site with one easy-to-use, mobile-ready HR system. To find the net profit of your business, here are a few simple steps. International Financial Reporting Standards are a set of accounting rules currently used by public companies in 166 jurisdictions. In the other states, the program is sponsored by Comm […]

What Is The Difference Between Capitalizing And Expensing?

 Posted on Posted on: 19.10.2023Categories Income Statement

Our online training provides access to the premier financial statements training taught by Joe Knight. The profitability in the first year is lower as compared to capitalizing the expense. Cash flows from operations is reduced as the expense is considered as the cash outflow from operations. Net income and the asset’s value is reduced due to the depreciation expense. By doing this, the business would subtract the $300 expense from their revenue of $5,000, which will result in a profit for […]

Using Layout To Format Bills

 Posted on Posted on: 19.10.2023Categories Business Accounting Blog

The border style and border color are assigned here. This is also the location for the selection options. The user may elect whether the prebill should be selected when the matter or consolidation has A/R Activity, A/R Balance, No Details or Trust Balance. Using Styles in a bill’s design allows a user to completely change the look of a bill format in seconds, simply by modifying the style.

Right-click on the Component Tab and select the attachment from the list. Click and drag your mouse cur […]

What Is a Full Charge Bookkeeper?

 Posted on Posted on: 19.10.2023Categories Bookkeeping 101

For example, a billing clerk, payables clerk, or payroll clerk may report to the bookkeeper. You’ll need some experience and knowledge in accounting before you can succeed in this role. Several organizations offer accreditation for bookkeepers, so be sure to do your research and find one that’s right for you. Furthermore, a full charge bookkeeper … Continue reading “What Is a Full Charge Bookkeeper?”

What Is Selling, General & Administrative Expense Sg&a? How To Calculate & Examples

 Posted on Posted on: 19.10.2023Categories Business Accounting Blog

Add total variable and fixed expenses and you have the total SG&A forecasted budget. Classify your expenses first into fixed and variable and next into selling, general, or administrative expenses.
Administrative expenses are the costs an organization incurs not directly tied to a specific function such as manufacturing, production, or sales. Cutting the cost of goods sold can be tough to do without damaging the quality of the product. Cutting operating expenses can (more…) […]

Understanding A Corporate Charter

 Posted on Posted on: 19.10.2023Categories Business Accounting Blog

Depending on the type of corporation, some states require the inclusion of “Inc.” or “Incorporated.” The charter also includes the name of the authorized agent. No matter the location, a corporation must have a designated registered agent who serves as the authorized receiver of important legal documents for the corporation. Basic features of a corporation charter include the name of the business, the names of the individuals designated to serve on the initial board of d […]

What Is Gross Profit?

 Posted on Posted on: 19.10.2023Categories Income Statement

Investors looking only at net income might misinterpret the company’s profitability as an increase in the sale of its goods and services. For example, a company might increase its gross profit while simultaneously mishandling its debt by borrowing too much.

For example, net profit margin is calculated by dividing net income by revenue and multiplying the result by 100 to create a percentage. Net profit (more…) […]

What Is Gross Income?

 Posted on Posted on: 19.10.2023Categories Income Statement

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Ideally, DTI should be no higher than 36 percent; however, some lenders will lend as high as 50 percent DTI. Kenneth Chavis IV, CFP®, provides guidance to business owners, entertainers, professional athletes and medical doctors on growing and protecting their (more& […]