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Inventories and Cost of Goods Sold

Introduction to inventory and cost of goods sold: Inventory is merchandise purchased by merchandisers (retailers, wholesalers, distributors) for the purpose of being sold to customers. The cost of the merchandise purchased but not yet sold is reported in the account Inventory or  Merchandise Inventory Inventory is reported as a  current asset  on the company's balance sheet. Inventory is a significant asset that needs to be monitored closely.  Too much  inventory can result in cash flow problems, additional expenses (e.g., storage, insurance), and losses if the items become obsolete.  Too little  inventory can result in lost sales and lost customers. Cost of goods sold: Main types of C G S is 1:LIFO(Last in first out) 2:FIFO(First in first out) 3: Average

IAS I6 Property, Plant and Equipment

http://hi2sales.com Property, plant and equipment are tangible items that a: are held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and  b: are expected to be used during more than one period. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment shall be recognised as an asset if, and only if:  a: it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the entity; and  b: the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Measurement at recognition: An item of property, plant and equipment that qualifies for recognition as an asset shall be measured at its cost.         The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment is the cash price equivalent at the recognition date.             If payment is deferred beyond normal credit terms, the difference between the cash price equivalent and the total payment i...

Cash Flow Statement

Cash Flow Statement:-          I n Financial accounting cash flow statement  also known as statement of cash flow   financial statement  that shows how changes in balance sheet  accounts and income affect cash and cash   equivalent   , and breaks the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities. Essentially, the cash flow statement is concerned with the flow of cash in and cash out of the business. The statement captures both the current operating results and the accompanying changes in the balance sheet  As an analytically tool, the statement of cash flows is useful in determining the short-term viability of a company, particularly its ability to pay bills. International Accounting Standard 7 (IAS 7), is the international   accounting standard  that deals with cash flow statements. People and groups interested in cash flow statements include:    ...

Adjusting Entries

The purpose of adjusting entries is to assign to each accounting period appropriate amounts of revenue and expense. For example, overnight auto service purchased shop supplies that will be used for several month. Thus an adjusting entry is required to record the expense associated with the shop supplies that overnight uses each month. Types of Adjusting Entries                            1: Converting asset to expense.                            2: Converting liabilities to revenue.                            3: Accruing unpaid expense.                            4: Accruing uncollected revenue.   Adjusting entries to convert asset to expenses result from cash being paid prior to an expense bein...

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HOW TO APPLY The quickest and easiest way is to apply online - it should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete. Applying online also allows you to upload all your supporting documents. This means your application will be processed much quicker and you will know at which level you can start your studies shortly after submitting your application. You can also save a part-completed application and return to complete it at a later date. Before you start, check that you have read the relevant information on exams, dates and fees, and study options. YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS In order to complete the application you will need to provide the following: proof of any qualifications proof of identity passport-style photograph. If you choose to apply online and upload your documents, you will need to complete your application by making your payment by credit/debit card. Please note that each document file size must not exceed 2 MB. A maximum of 20 files may be uploaded. Permitted file ...