Chapter 7: Introduction to Accounting Flashcards
an art of recording, classifying and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money, transactions and events which are, in part at least, of financial character and interpreting the results thereof
Accounting
considered as the language of business because it serves as the medium of communication between a business firm and other parties interested in its financial activities
accounting
these are properties or rights on property owned by the business and upon which the business has a vested equitable interest
Assets
these include cash and other assets that are expected to become cash or to be sold or consumed during the regular operating cycle of the business for one year
Current Assets
this includes coins, currencies, money orders, bank checks, bank deposits, and other cash accounts that are available for business operations
Cash
termed to the cash in the office premises
Cash on hand
termed to the cash deposited in the bank
Cash in Bank
collectibles from customers, clients, and other persons for money, goods, or services provided by the business on a credit basis. It has no added interest.
Accounts receivable
collectibles from customers/clients, who issue promissory notes in exchange for goods and services received, and as evidence of their obligation to pay the business. It has an added interest
Notes receivable
added collectibles from notes receivables
Interest receivable
the available stock and goods to be sold to consumers/customers
Merchandise inventory
advance payments made for benefits or services that the business will receive or use in the future
Prepaid expenses
investments in stocks of other companies. Can be sold to other parties in exchange for additional cash. These assets gain profits in the form of dividends
Trading Securities
needed to support the operation of the business over a long period of time
Non-current Assets, Plant Assets, or Fixed Assets
real estate owned and used by the business
Land
any structure constructed or acquired for use in the business as office, store, or warehouse
Building
involves equipment used in offices such as cabinets, computers, cash registers, biorefs, etc.
Equipment
include tables, chairs, desks, counters, showcases, cabinets, and anything placed on the floor. Fixtures are off the wall or hung on the ceiling.
Furniture and Fixtures
a self-propelled vehicle that does not operate on rails and is used to transport people or goods
Motor vehicle
all assets classified as fixed/plant assets except land are subject to depreciation - a system of allocating the cost of a particular asset over its useful life
Allowance for Depreciation
these are non-monetary and immaterial assets that are held for the production of goods, rental, or administration to others
Intangible assets
- patent
- copyright
- goodwill
- franchise
- trademark
- license
obligations resulting from past transactions/activities and whose settlement will cause an outflow from the resources of the business. These are debts owing to creditors for assets or services acquired in the past with the promise to pay at some future time.
Usually identified with the word Payable
Liabilities
debts or obligations that have an expected payment due within the regular operating cycle of a single year
Current liabilities
obligation or debts to creditors that are not evidenced by a written promise to pay
Accounts payable
the unpaid promissory notes given to creditors for money borrowed, merchandise and/or assets bought on credit
Notes payable
amounts owed to employees for services they have already rendered
Salaries payable
interest incurred in the current period but is not yet paid
Interest payable
expenses from the current period that have yet to be paid as of the balance sheet date
Taxes payable
liabilities to pay utility companies for telephone, electricity, and water services used by the business
Utilities payable
amount of promissory notes that have not been repaid
Notes payable
amounts borrowed by the business from banks or financial institutions
Loans payable
a business’ long term debt for which property has been given as security or collateral
Mortgage payable
long term contracts of indebtedness payable usually from 5-10 yrs.
Bonds payable