What is the Difference Between Revenues and Receipts?

However, if Company B were to purchase the wrenches from Company A and then sell them, it gains control of the wrenches, becoming the principal. In this case, Company B is an agent and reports any revenue from the wrenches as net. For these reasons, most U.S. states have moved away from estate and inheritance […]

Depreciation Tax Shield Calculator

Let’s take a look at how we would calculate Depreciation with each approach. Below, we take a look at an example of how a change in the Depreciation method can have an impact on Cash Flow (and thus Valuation). As you can see from the above calculation, the Depreciation Tax Savings as the expense increases. […]

A Guide to Bookkeeping for Trucking Owner Operators

Apart from the daily tasks of running a trucking business, the back-office duties need your attention just as much. Truckers’ bookkeeping allows you to record all operations of your business effectively. Technology has grown rapidly and drastically impacted different aspects of society by streamlining various complex processes. Regarding the trucking industry, numerous software currently exists […]

3 4 Analyze Business Transactions Using the Accounting Equation and Show the Impact of Business Transactions on Financial Statements Principles of Accounting, Volume 1: Financial Accounting

A useful tool for analyzing how transactions change an accounting equation is the T-account. The left side of a T-account is for debits, whereas the right side is credits. However, the effect of debits and credits on the balance in a T-account depends upon which side of the accounting equation an account is located. Just […]

Reconciling a credit card

Reconciling your credit card accounts in QuickBooks Online helps ensure the accuracy of your financial records. It allows you to identify any discrepancies and resolve them promptly, providing you with a clear and up-to-date understanding of your business’s financial health. By setting up your credit card accounts correctly in QuickBooks Online, you’ll be able to […]

What is the difference between a debit and a debit balance?

Most credit and debit cards offer you some protections against unauthorized purchases. However, it’s important to monitor charges on both cards regularly. Revenue accounts record the income to a business and are reported on the income statement. Examples of revenue accounts include sales of goods or services, interest income, and investment income. A single transaction […]