AccountingTerms 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…
AccountingThe 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…
AccountingApplication 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…
AccountingInternal 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…
AccountingLower 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…
AccountingInternal 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…
AccountingExternal 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…
AccountingDetermining 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)…
AccountingLast 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…
AccountingFirst 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…