Classifying transactions into accounts is a crucial step in the accounting process. Asset and liability transactions are the biggest portion of the whole accounting data. Classifying transactions...
For the purpose of fair value measurements, “inputs” are the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions regarding risk....
Asset disposal accounts are like miniature profit & loss accounts: they are final accounts, and not going on any further. Once written up, with their one...
The most important element in successful “fixed asset management” is a comprehensive single record of all the information necessary about each individual physical asset. This single...
This post lists set of ratios and formulas that can be derived primarily from the income statement. There are several that require additional information from the...
Generally the most significant non-current asset in terms of value is a company’s investment in property and equipment. These are the assets that companies commit millions...
In a financial report, the income statement may seem like a tub standing on its own feet, disconnected from the balance sheet and the statement of...
Generally, all things that have a similar life, are acquired together, and are used together should be a single base unit. However, the ability to control...
Establishing the exact level of detail that is appropriate for a particular business is difficult. It will also vary by asset categories. For some categories it...
In establishing the list of base units for your organization, make decisions using specific criteria. The estimated life of a base unit and its components should...
In establishing a consistent asset policy, the determination of base units is of prime importance. The base unit is the smallest asset component. It is the...
BALANCE SHEET Each framework requires prominent presentation of a balance sheet as a primary statement. Format IFRS: Entities present current and non-current assets, and current...