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Bookkeeping Accounting Principles?

Bookkeeping Accounting Principles Bookkeeping Accounting Principles are closely intertwine terms that encompass the meticulous documentation, arrangement, and communication of financial transactions and data for a business or organization. Despite their interconnections, these two concepts hold separate significance. Going Concern Principle: This principle assumes that a business will continue its operations in the foreseeable future.… Read More »

What is double-entry bookkeeping and why is it important to accountants and auditors?

Double-entry bookkeeping Double-entry bookkeeping is a method of recording financial transactions that involves recording both the debit and credit aspects of each transaction in separate accounts. For every debit recorded, there must be a corresponding credit of equal value, ensuring that the books always balance. It is important to accountants and auditors because it provides… Read More »

What is a deferred revenue expenditure?

Deferred Revenue Expenditure A deferred revenue expenditure refers to an expense incurred by a business that is expect to provide benefits over multiple accounting periods. Instead of recognizing the entire expenditure as an expense in the year it is incurred, the business spreads the cost over the period during which the benefits are… Read More »

In accounting, why do we debit expenses and credit revenues?

Debit expenses and Credit revenues In accounting, we debit expenses and credit revenues because it follows the principle of double-entry bookkeeping. This principle states that every financial transaction has two equal and opposite effects: a debit entry and a credit entry. To visit- https://www.mca.gov.in/ Expenses always come in debit because they represent a decrease in… Read More »

What is the difference between capital stock and share capital?

Capital Stock and Share Capital Capital Stock and Share Capital,The terms “capitals stocks” and “share capitals” are often used interchangeably and both refer to the amount of capital that a company has raise through the issuance of shares. However, there can be some subtle differences in how the terms are use in certain contexts.… Read More »

What is the difference between depreciation and capital loss?

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?

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 »

What is cost audit?

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Cost Audit Cost audit is a type of audit that focuses on the analysis of the cost structure of an organization. It aims to identify areas where costs can be reduced, efficiency can be increased, and profitability can be improved. This type of audit report is a detailed report that is prepared by the… Read More »