Exam 2, ch. 4-5 Flashcards
Ch. 4-5
Revenue recognition principle
Revenues are recognized in the accounting period in which the performance obligation is satisfied
Expense recognition principle
Expenses are matched with revenues
Accrual-basis accounting
Transactions that change a company’s financial statements are recorded in periods in which the events occur
Cash-basis accounting
Companies record revenue when they receive cash (not in accordance with GAAP)
Adjusting entries
Ensure that the revenue recognition and expense recognition principles are followed; every adjusting entry includes one income statement and one balance sheet account
Deferrals
Prepaid expenses, unearned revenues
Accruals
Accrued revenues, accrued expenses
Prepaid expenses
Expenses paid in cash before they are used or consumed; costs that expire either with the passage of time or through use
Deferrals: supplies
Dr. Supplies expense Cr. Supplies
Deferrals: prepaid insurance
Dr. Insurance expense Cr. Prepaid insurance
Accumulated depreciation
Contra asset account
Deferrals: depreciation
Dr. Depreciation expense Cr. Accumulated Depreciation
Book value
The difference between the cost of any depreciable asset and its related accumulated depreciation
Deferrals: unearned service revenue
Dr. Unearned service revenue Cr. Service revenue
Accruals: accrued revenues
Dr. Accounts receivable Cr. Service Revenue
Formula for computing interest
Face value of note x Annual interest rate x Time in terms of one year = Interest
Accruals: accrued interest
Dr. Interest expense Cr. Interest payable
Accruals: accrued salaries
Dr. Salaries and wages expense Cr. Salaries and wages payable
Closing entries
Dr. Service Revenue Cr. Expenses Cr. Retained Earnings Cr. Dividends
Merchandising company
Sells merchandise rather than performs services