Accounting articles

Direct allocation method — AccountingTools

Direct allocation method — AccountingToolsOne of the most commonly tracked allocation rates is the allocation rate paid to a 401(k)from an employee’s paycheck. In many employee benefit plans, the employer will match the employee’s allocation rate up... Read more

Allocate

AllocateMeaning of allocate in EnglishMost basic administrative paperwork and errands fit into this category. You can see where your resources are allocated across a calendar that is color-coded to note whether they’re on- or off-task, on vacation or... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions About the AICPA

Frequently Asked Questions About the AICPACareer GuidanceThe CPA designation is granted by individual state boards, not the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). To become a full member of AICPA, the applicant must hold a valid... Read more

Cost of Debt

Cost of DebtA company's cost of debt is the effective interest rate a company pays on its debt obligations, including bonds, mortgages, and any other forms of debt the company may have. Because interest expense is deductible, it's generally more usef... Read more

All About Advance Payments In Tally ERP 9

All About Advance Payments In Tally ERP 9Further, if such taxable perquisite value is not reported in the I-T returns, the I-T department may levy penalty ranging from 50% to 200% of the tax payable on the under-reported income,” Gupta further told T... Read more

Advance from customer — AccountingTools

Advance from customer — AccountingToolsAdvance paymentAs each month passes, one rent payment is credited from the prepaid rent asset account, and a rent expense account is debited. This process is repeated as many times as necessary to recognize rent... Read more

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative ExpenseGeneral and administrative expenseAlthough operating expenses include a wide range of costs, certain items do not belong in the section. Any costs directly related to manufacturing inventory or the cost to buy invent... Read more