Why is provision for depreciation not an expense Provision for depreciation is not considered as an expense but rather as a gradual reduction in the value of an asset over its useful life. Unlike immediate expensing, depreciation allows for the allocation of an asset’s cost over time. To visit- https://www.mca.gov.in/ Depreciation represents the decrease in… Read More »
If toll tax is added to car hire bill on which amount TDS will be deducted Yes, you are correct. TDS is not applicable on toll tax as it is not considered as income. Therefore, when toll tax is included in a car hire bill, TDS will not be deducted on it. TDS is only… Read More »
Is fee paid to Non-Professional accountant subject to TDS TDS on fee of Non-Professional accountant is mandatory. The payment made to a non-professional accountant is subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) as per Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The applicable TDS rate for non-professional services is 10%, with a reduced rate… Read More »
Tax Avoidance vs Tax Evasion Tax avoidance vs Tax evasion: Tax avoidance is a legal means of reducing one’s tax liability by using lawful methods to take advantage of available tax incentives or deductions. Tax evasion, on the other hand, is an illegal act of intentionally not reporting or under-reporting income, falsely claiming tax deductions,… Read More »
Accounts Receivable Current Asset Accounts Receivable Current Asset, Yes, it is generally classify as a current asset on a company’s balance sheet. This is because account receivable represent amounts owed to the company by its customers for goods or services that have already been deliver or provide, but for which payment has not yet… Read More »
Difference between Depreciation and Capital Loss Depreciation and capital loss are two different concepts in accounting. Depreciation is the term used to describe the reduction in the value of an asset as a result of factors such as wear and tear, obsolescence, or other similar reasons, over a period of time. It is a non-cash… Read More »
How are Sundry expenses treated in a balance sheet Sundry expenses are generally treated as an expense in the income statement of a business and are deducted from the revenue earned to arrive at the net income or profit for the period. They do not appear as a separate item in the balance sheet. But… Read More »
General reserve treated as a liability in a balance sheet General reserve treated as a liability in a balance sheet. Because it represents funds that have been set aside by a company’s management to cover potential losses or contingencies. It is a type of reserve created by appropriating a portion of the company’s profits and… Read More »
Balance Sheet Equation Balance sheet equation also known as the accounting equation, is a fundamental principle of accounting that states that the assets of a business are equal to the sum of its liabilities and owners’ equity. Mathematically, it can be represent as: Assets = Liabilities + Owners’ Equity This equation is always in balance,… Read More »