Terms used for Depreciation
Accounting

Terms used for Depreciation

Terms used for Depreciation: Depreciation is a decrease in the price of an asset with the course of time, due in particular to wear and…
The principles of effective Internal Control
Accounting

The principles of effective Internal Control

17 principles of effective internal control are as follows: Demonstrate commitment to integrity and ethical values. Ensure that board exercises oversight responsibility. Establish structures, reporting…
Application of Computer in Accounts
Accounting

Application of Computer in Accounts

The main application of a computer in the accounting system are listed below: Speed — data entry onto the computer with its formatted screens and…
Internal Control
Accounting

Internal Control

Internal control is a process for assuring achievement of an organization’s objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations…
Lower of cost or market (LCM)
Accounting

Lower of cost or market (LCM)

Lower of cost or market (LCM) is an accounting rule for valuing inventory and, under certain conditions, securities holdings. Under the lower of cost or…
Internal Causes of Depreciation
Accounting

Internal Causes of Depreciation

Depreciation is the measure of wearing out of a fixed asset. All fixed assets are expected to be less efficient as time goes on and…
External Causes of Depreciation
Accounting

External Causes of Depreciation

Depreciation is the measure of wearing out of a fixed asset. All fixed assets are expected to be less efficient as time goes on and…
Determining inventory quantities
Accounting

Determining inventory quantities

In a merchandising company, inventory consists of many different items. These items have two common characteristics: (1) they are owned by the company and (2)…
Last in, first out method (LIFO) method
Accounting

Last in, first out method (LIFO) method

Last in, first out method (LIFO) method is suitable when prices are rising because material will be issued from the latest consignment at a price…
First in, first out (FIFO) method
Accounting

First in, first out (FIFO) method

Companies must use First in, first out (FIFO) method for inventory if they are selling perishable goods such as food, which expires after a certain…
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