Definitions of Components of Financial Statements Flashcards
Revenue
Sales (trading entity), Fees Received (service entity).
Other Income
All other revenues/income and gains.
Distribution Costs
Distribution costs are expenses incurred in transferring ownership of finished goods to the consumer. Those expenses incurred through the promotion, storage, selling and delivery of the inventory for sale.
Administrative Expenses
Administrative expenses are costs associated with the administration of the entity as a whole.
Finance Costs
Finance costs arise from an entity financing its operations from external sources. Finance Costs are limited to different types of interest paid.
Investments
All investments, such as shares, government stock, term deposits will be classified as non-current assets. Investments will be stated at cost in the Statement of Financial Position. The market value of shares on balance sheet date will be disclosed as being their current fair value in the notes. The interest rate and maturity date of investments in Government Stock or Fixed Term Deposits will be disclosed in the notes or on the face of the balance sheet.
Current Assets
All assets that will be turned into cash or used up within the next accounting period.
Non-Current Assets
All assets that are not current.
Current Liabilities
All liabilities that will be repaid within the next accounting period.
Non-Current Liabilities
All liabilities that are not current.
Property, Plant and Equipment
They are tangible items that are held for use in the production, supply of goods or services, rental and Administration Purposes. Expected to be used during more than one period.
Equity
The residual interest of the assets after deducting liabilities. e.g. Assets - Liabilities = Equity
Intangible Assets
These generate income over future accounting periods but cannot be physically touched.
e.g. Goodwill, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright.
Cost of Goods Sold
Expenses in getting the goods into the store.
e.g. Buying Product, Freight e.t.c.
