ACC-1A Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Accrual, Income Statement, Accounts Receivable
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Shows the results of business operations over a specific time. Reports revenues earned, less any expenses incurred. Calculates the profit that may be available to shareholders. If revenues are greater than expenses, there is a profit. If revenues are less than expenses, there is a loss. Remember: accrual profit is not the same as cash profit. Title (name of company, income statement , time period) Other revenue/operating expense net profit (less income tax expense net profit after tax) Revenue represents an increase in the wealth of the business. There is a promise to pay cash (accounts receivable) Expenses represent decreases in the entity"s wealth. Note: expenses do not include payments or returns to owners (i. e. withdrawals by sole traders or partners, or, dividends to shareholders). Payments to owners are distributions of net profit to owners. Long term assets wear out (i. e. depreciation) Assets are used up (e. g. prepayments, inventory)