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What is the purpose of cut-off adjustments in accounting?
What is the purpose of cut-off adjustments in accounting?
What journal entry is made for an accrued expense?
What journal entry is made for an accrued expense?
Which principle assumes that a company will continue its operations in the foreseeable future?
Which principle assumes that a company will continue its operations in the foreseeable future?
What does the historical cost principle dictate?
What does the historical cost principle dictate?
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What is an example of accrued income?
What is an example of accrued income?
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Which statement best describes prepaid expenses?
Which statement best describes prepaid expenses?
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In general ledger accounting, what is the purpose of the sales journal?
In general ledger accounting, what is the purpose of the sales journal?
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Which accounting principle relates to focusing on information that significantly impacts decision-making?
Which accounting principle relates to focusing on information that significantly impacts decision-making?
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Study Notes
Importance of Cut-off in Accounting
- Cut-off ensures transactions are recorded in the correct period.
- This aligns with the principle of separating periods.
- Accurate financial statements reflect a business's real performance and position.
Types of Cut-off Adjustments
Accrued Expenses
- Expenses during the current period but not yet paid or invoiced.
- Example: unpaid December utility bills recorded as expenses for that year.
- Journal Entry:
- Debit: Expense account (e.g., Electricity)
- Credit: Accrued Liabilities (e.g., Suppliers, invoices not yet received)
Accrued Income
- Income earned in the current period but not yet invoiced or received.
- Example: services performed in December but billed in January
- Journal Entry:
- Debit: Accounts Receivable (from customers)
- Credit: Revenue account
Prepaid Expenses
- Payments made in advance for future services or goods.
- Example: annual insurance premium in December covering the next year.
- Journal Entry:
- Debit: Prepaid Expenses
- Credit: Cash/Bank
Prepaid Income
- Income received in advance for future services or goods
- Example: customer deposit in December for a January service
- Journal Entry:
- Debit: Cash/Bank
- Credit: Prepaid Income
Core Accounting Principles
Continuity of Operations
- Financial statements assume the company will continue operations.
Historical Cost
- Assets and liabilities are recorded at their original purchase price.
Prudency
- Anticipate potential losses, but not unrealized gains
Materiality
- Focus on information significantly impacting decision-making.
Period Independence
- Transactions are recorded in the period they occur, regardless of cash movement.
Key Documents in Financial Auditing
- General Ledger: Records all journal entries.
- Journals: Sales, purchase, cash, miscellaneous
- Balance Sheet: Snapshot of assets, liabilities, and equity.
- Income Statement: Summarizes revenues, expenses, and profit/loss.
Organization of Financial Records
- Accounting Software: Tracks journal entries and generates reports.
- Auxiliary Journals: Detail accounts (e.g., accounts receivable, payable).
- Ledger and Balance: Aggregated and classified accounts.
Common Adjustments for Next Period (N+1)
- Accrued expenses: Reversed when paid.
- Prepaid expenses: Expense when the period progresses.
- Accrued income: Recorded as income when invoiced.
- Prepaid income: Recognized as revenue when service/product is delivered
Example Exercise - Utility Bill
- Scenario: €500 utility bill for December received on January 5
- December Adjustment:
- Debit: Utilities Expense €500
- Credit: Accrued Liabilities €500
- January Reversal:
- Debit: Accrued Liabilities €500
- Credit: Cash/Bank €500
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This quiz covers the importance of cut-off in accounting and the various types of cut-off adjustments, including accrued expenses, accrued income, and prepaid expenses. Understand how these concepts ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles.
