33:010:272 Lecture 3: Week 3 - Part 1 - 02_06_2019

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Explain the accrual basis of accounting and the reasons for adjusting entries. Accountants divide the econometric life of a business into artificial time periods (time. Monthly and quarterly time periods are called interim periods. Most large companies must prepare both quarterly and annual financial statements. Fiscal year does not have to be a calendar year. Transactions recorded in the periods in which events occur. Companies recognize revenues when they perform services (rather than when they receive cash) Expenses are recognized when incurred (rather than when paid) Revenues are recorded when cash is received. Expenses are recorded when cash is paid. Cash-basis accounting is not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (gaap) Recognize revenue in the accounting period in which the performance obligation is satisfied. Recognize revenue in the period in which it is earned. Revenues result from the business activities entered into for the purpose of earning income.

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