CHAPTER 4: Equation Expanded To Show Operating Performance Flashcards
Effect of Recognizing Revenue
it increases owner’s equity and increases assets in cash (if immediately collected) or in accounts receivable (if not immediately collected).
Principle under Accrual Concept. Recognizes revenue when it is earned regardless of whether or not cash is immediately collected.
Revenue Recognition Principle
Principle under Accrual Concept. Recognizes expense when incurred regardless of whether or not cash is immediately paid.
Expense Recognition Principle
Effect of Recognizing Expenses
it decreases owner’s equity and decreases assets (if immediately paid or increases liability (if not immediately paid).
Expense is recognized when revenue is recognized because it is not possible to earn revenue without incurring expenses.
Matching Principle
Three ways of recognizing expenses in generating income
- Expense is recognized when revenue is recognized because it is not possible to earn revenue without incurring expenses. This is also called the Matching Principle.
- Resources or assets that will benefit the business over a number of years should be allocated or spread out as expenses over the years the asset will be used.
- Some expenses are regularly incurred such as salaries for service received from employees, rent for use of office space, and such.
Requires that assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses be recognized based on the time they relate or based on their occurrence rather than on whether cash is received or paid.
Accrual Concept
Recognizes Revenue only when cash is collected and Expenses are paid in cash.
Cash Concept
Factors that Increase Owner’s Equity
Contributions and Revenues
Factors that Decrease Owner’s Equity
Withdrawals and Expenses
The inflow of cash or other assets coming from a client or customer for service rendered or merchandise sold.
Income
Income comes from the normal course of business, such as amounts received by an airline or bus company from passengers for transportation services rendered.
Revenue
Account title used to describe revenue common to all servicers.
Service Income
Revenue tile used by merchandisers and manufacturers.
Sales
Effect of Revenue on Assets and Owner’s Equity
Increase in Assets, Increase in Owner’s Equity