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Interest expenses are allocated between measurements periods since most interest charges are applied to the accounts on quarterly basis. Although most interest is measured on annual basis, the charges are applied quarterly.

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Is interest expense a selling or general and administrative expense?

Interest expense is neither selling or administrative, and it's too significant to be called a general expense. Interest expense is usually called a finance expense and is usually listed separately from SG&A, on the Income Statement


Is depreciation expense under administrative expense?

Depreciation expense can be allocated to Administrative Expense or Selling & Marketing Expense or even to Cost Of Goods Sold. The amount of allocation and how that is done is specific to the type of business or industry.


What is the journal entry to record accrued interest expense?

Debit Accrued Interest Expense Credit Accrued Interest Payable


Is depreciation expense is nominal account?

Yes depreciation is a nominal account and used to allocated the portion of fixed cost to income statement as an expense for that specific period.


What is the difference between dividends and interest expense?

Interest Expense is usually calculated by (Carrying Value of Liability*Yield Rate * Time). Carrying Value is the actual present value of the liability (including discounts earned, etc) Interest Expense is the money that actually goes out of the firm. Interest Paid is calculated by (Face Value of Liability*Interest Rate * Time). Interest Paid is the fair-value of dues from the firm, but is not the actual value of the liability. Interest Expense is the amount reflected in the books of the firm, and is usually higher than Interest Paid. This is because Interest Expense often includes the cost of discount amortization(this is necessary when the bond/other liability was gained at a discount. The amortization is worked into the formula above, and hence gives an amount higher than interest paid. This gives the total interest expensed by the Company.) Hope this helps. Cheers

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Where does interest expense in the income statement?

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What is the journal entry to record accrued interest expense?

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Unused fees on credit line should be operating expenses or interest expense?

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How is Interest Expense with a credit balance classified in the financial statements?

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Can you deduct credit card interest as a business expense?

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Is accrued expense a financial liability?

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