ACCT-240 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Deferred Income, Wu Xing, Income Statement

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To develop a solid growth strategy, companies plan their operations in terms of the elements of the is. Is provides the basis for comparing projections to the actual results. Long-term objective of businesses = turn cash into more cash. Acquire inventory and employees > pays for them > sell to customers > receive cash from customers > Length of time depends on the nature of the business. Shortening the cycle means higher profit and faster growth. When should the effects of operating activities be recorded (since it"s a cycle) Multiple subtotals such as operating income and income before taxes. Revenue = increase in assets or settlements of liabilities from ongoing operations. Unearned or deferred revenue is a promise to pay, and is counted as a liability by the receiver. Expenditure = outflow of cash for any purpose (buy equipment, pay off loan) Expense = decrease in assets or increases in liabilities from ongoing operations to generate revenue.

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