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Should Accrued expenses be exclusive of GST goods and service tax?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes, they should be exclusive of GST, as you would be overstating your expenses and understating GST paid.
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Expenses that have been incurred but have not been recorded in the accounts are?
Incurred Expenses also sometimes known as Accrued Expenses are expenses that a company incurs but has not yet paid. Unless the company in question uses Cash Basis Accounting, the transaction should be recorded immediately as a debit to the appropriate expense account and a credit to the appropriate payable account.It is an "unrecognized" expense until it is recorded, not necessarily paid.
The matching principle matches?
The matching principle in accounting is meant to ensure that all the expenses of a business should be recorded in the very period in which they are accrued. This prevents confusion where payments are done in a period much later than the accruals.
When should be the cost of product warranty included as an expense?
Just as with any other cost of doing business, When the expense is incurred in the course of production or service then those costs should be included in expenses.
What is the matching concept in financial accounting?
The Matching Concept: A significant relationship exists between revenue and expenses. Expenses are incurred for the for the purpose of producing revenue. In measuring net income for a period, revenue should be offset by all the expenses incurred in producing that revenue. This concept of offsetting expenses against revenue on the basis of "causes and effect" is called the Matching Concept. The term 'matching' means appropriate association of related revenues and expenses. In matching expenses against revenue the question when the payment was made or received is 'irrelevant'. For example if a salesman is paid commission in January, 2001, for sale made by him in December, 2000. According to this concept commission expense should be offset against sales of December 2000 because this expense is incurred for producing revenue in December 2000. On account of this concept, adjustments are made for all outstanding expenses, accrued revenues, prepaid expenses and unearned revenues, etc, while preparing the final accounts at the end of the accounting period.
Is accrued income effect Profit and Loss Account?
yes it do effect it should be credited in your profit and loss a/c
If your business year end is July does the accounts payable include all invoices not yet paid for July?
Yes, all invoices you owe payment that is for for a good or service received in July should be accrued as a liability. Revenue and expenses are recognized in the general ledger when they occur; not when they are paid.
Expenses that have been incurred but have not been recorded in the accounts are?
Incurred Expenses also sometimes known as Accrued Expenses are expenses that a company incurs but has not yet paid. Unless the company in question uses Cash Basis Accounting, the transaction should be recorded immediately as a debit to the appropriate expense account and a credit to the appropriate payable account.It is an "unrecognized" expense until it is recorded, not necessarily paid.
The matching principle matches?
The matching principle in accounting is meant to ensure that all the expenses of a business should be recorded in the very period in which they are accrued. This prevents confusion where payments are done in a period much later than the accruals.
What is journal entry for Accrued Revenue?
Accrued Revenue is a term that I rarely see, though it is an Asset and should be treated as such. Accrued Revenue would be treated similar to an Account Receivable. The Journal Entry would be a Debit to Accrued Revenue and a Credit to Revenue.
When should be the cost of product warranty included as an expense?
Just as with any other cost of doing business, When the expense is incurred in the course of production or service then those costs should be included in expenses.
What should be the journal entry for cash due but not paid?
debit accrued expensescredit expense payable
How can you write a request letter for exclusive representation?
If a person is looking for exclusive representation, they should write a letter to an attorney of their choice. The letter should include why they need exclusive representation and ensure they have the funds to hire the attorney.
What is the matching concept in financial accounting?
The Matching Concept: A significant relationship exists between revenue and expenses. Expenses are incurred for the for the purpose of producing revenue. In measuring net income for a period, revenue should be offset by all the expenses incurred in producing that revenue. This concept of offsetting expenses against revenue on the basis of "causes and effect" is called the Matching Concept. The term 'matching' means appropriate association of related revenues and expenses. In matching expenses against revenue the question when the payment was made or received is 'irrelevant'. For example if a salesman is paid commission in January, 2001, for sale made by him in December, 2000. According to this concept commission expense should be offset against sales of December 2000 because this expense is incurred for producing revenue in December 2000. On account of this concept, adjustments are made for all outstanding expenses, accrued revenues, prepaid expenses and unearned revenues, etc, while preparing the final accounts at the end of the accounting period.
Is interest expenses an asset or a liability?
In accounting, interest and other expenses are neither; they are a contra-equity account. This means that as expenses increase, the owners have less equity. Expenses should normally be treated as a debit account, so as you record interest expenses, you should be crediting either an asset or a liability at the same time.
Is accrued income effect Profit and Loss Account?
yes it do effect it should be credited in your profit and loss a/c
Is Prepaid expenses considered a nominal account?
Yes, prepaid expenses should be a nominal account. Prepaid expenses are not assigned to a particular organization, but rather a category.
What is journal entry of outstanding expenses?
Outstanding expenses are those which are yet to be paid in current financial year. Journal entry would be Expenses a/c dr to Outstanding expenses a/c Outstanding expenses should be crecdited because its a liability for the company.
