Accounting Basics Flashcards
Inventory
refers to the goods and materials that a business holds for the ultimate purpose of resale (or repair).
Interest
a fee paid by a borrower of assets to the owner as a form of compensation for the use of the assets.
Capitalize
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Asset
Anything tangible or intangible that is capable of being owned or controlled to produce value and that is held to have positive economic value is considered an asset.
Liabilities
An obligation of an entity arising from past transactions or events, the settlement of which may result in the transfer or use of assets, provision of services or other yielding of economic benefits in the future.
Equity
the residual value or interest of the most junior class of investors in assets,
Net Income
entity’s income minus cost of goods sold, expenses and taxes for an accounting period.
Net Sales
Are operating revenues earned by a company for selling its products or rendering its services
Sales - returns - discounts = Net Sales
Tax
H
Valuation
Td
Principle
A debt generally refers to money owed by one party, the debtor, to a second party, the creditor.