AFM123 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Current Liability, Unemployment Benefits, Income Statement

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Importance of liabilities became apparent during the financial crisis of. Banks restricted their lending activities and suppliers tightened their credit terms. Classified balance sheets are prepared to help financial statement users know when liabilities are to be repaid. Amount reported for each liability depends on three factors: Increased (credited) when company receives good or services on credit, decreased (debited) when the company pays on its account. Liabilities for expenses that have been incurred but not yet been billed or paid at the end of the accounting period. Adjustments that are accruals, (expenses that are incurred but not yet paid, but adjusted at the end of the accounting period), the liabilities are generally referred to as accrued liabilities. Accrued liabilities relate to various unpaid expenses, including advertising, electricity, corporate income tax, interest, payroll tax, and warranties. Accrued payroll: companies record liabilities for other aspects of payroll. Amounts subtracted from employees" gross earnings to determine their net pay.

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