Non-Current Assets are long term resources owned by the company. The defining line between current and non-current assets is one fiscal year. Items like cash, accounts receivable and inventory are current assets as they are expected to be converted to cash within the fiscal year. Non-Current Assets include both tangible and intangible assets. Tangible assets …
Receivables and Bad Debts Quiz
Take the quiz on the accounting of receivables and bad debts. Answers and explanation included. For my and all accounting students.
COVID19 How are you Feeling?
With media reports of community spread of the COVID-19 virus hitting many countries outside of China, anecdotal evidence points to a change in sentiment in the United States and Canada. News reports, social media posts, the stock market, price volatility on basic items such as hand sanitizer, are all mirrors to the growing change in …
Do your Emotions Guide your Financial Decisions
Ever made a spur of the moment purchasing decision because the item looked pretty? Or maybe you’ve made a purchasing decision based on the feeling that you were tired, hungry, or too busy to care. Perhaps you can better relate to a stock selling decision based on fear or greed. A common element that guides …
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Quiz Managerial Accounting the Basics
Managerial Accounting is used by managers to plan, implement and control various aspects of a business. Also known as Management or Cost Accounting, Managerial Accounting is concerned with the costs of manufacturing or producing products, and thus uses a specific cost classification system depending on cost behaviour, traceability, relevance and function. After you've studied through …
Quiz for Classifying Costs
Here's a quick quiz on cost classifications. As you take the quiz ask yourself the following questions. Does the cost change based on an activity? If it does it is a Variable Cost. If it does not, it is a Fixed Cost.Can I trace the cost directly to one unit of production? If you can …