by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
Spreading the expense/purchase price of a fixed asset (computer, equipment, etc.) over the operating periods it benefits (useful life). IRS Code provides guidance on useful life and depreciation methods.
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
The cost of goods and materials used to produce the goods/services that were sold for a period. These are items which would typically be in inventory prior to sale. The cost of goods sold may also be labeled cost of sales for service firms and would include labor...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
Reflects the balance owed to vendors, contractors, etc. by the organization. This is the amount of money the organization owes for exchanges of services, products, etc.
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
Entries to record transactions effects of a period when documentation supporting the transaction has not been received. Also used for record of transactions recorded for a different period.
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
A portion of the value of an asset (usually the original purchase price) that has been “used” during a period. This is the expensing of the value of the asset over time. The time frame for expensing an asset is usually determined by IRS guidance,...
