Accounting Articles

Most costs capitalized to manufactured or constructed assets are easy to differentiate from costs that should be immediately expensed. In this article, however, we’ll cover a more obscure cost that should be allocated to constructed fixed assets – interest on the debt used to finance the construction project.

In this article, we’ll cover the basics of internal controls. Internal controls represent a concept that is absolutely fundamental to any well-managed business. They are also one of the foundations of financial statement audits.

You have probably heard about economies of scale, but may not be sure how they work. In this article, we will discuss when economies of scale take place.

Warrants can be used as sweeteners by companies issuing debt securities or preferred stock to entice potential creditors/investors. This article covers the basics of warrants.

The amount of intangible assets in financial statements within software, pharmaceutical, sport and other industries has grown significantly in recent years making capitalization and valuation of intangible assets a topical issue. The article below deals with recognition, measurement and valuation of intangible assets.

Companies pay taxes that are determined by specific country laws and regulations. However, taxable profits are rarely the same as financial accounting profits which gives rise to deferred taxes in financial statements. This article describes the basic rules of determining deferred tax assets and liabilities and their presentation in the cash flow statement.

Debt is a common financing tool for most corporations. In this article, we’ll discuss what happens when a company has trouble paying its legal bond obligations.

A number of different circumstances could turn a positive retained earnings balance into a retained earnings deficit. When a deficit becomes too large, the company can utilize an accounting trick known as quasi-reorganization to get back on the right track.

Accounting for investments may be challenging and complex. In this article, we will provide an overview of methods of accounting for investments.

Aggressive corporate financial officers are always looking for sneaky ways to keep liabilities off the balance sheet. When the FASB issued interpretation FIN 46R, one such loophole was effectively cut off – the variable interest entity.

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Accounting Articles
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