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Merger Accounting

Merger accounting refers to how the books are consolidated when two companies combine. Depending on the type of merger, acquisition, or consolidation accountants follow specific…

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Money Measurement Concept

This accounting concept states that only transactions measurable in monetary terms are recorded in the books. Non-quantifiable events like employee morale or brand reputation are…

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Modified Accrual Accounting

Modified accrual accounting blends elements of cash and accrual methods. Commonly used in government and nonprofit entities, it recognizes revenues when they’re measurable and available,…

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Managerial Accounting

Managerial accounting involves preparing internal financial reports to support decision-making by managers. Unlike financial accounting, which targets external stakeholders, managerial reports focus on budgeting, forecasting,…

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Monetary Unit Assumption

This principle assumes that financial transactions are recorded in a stable, recognized currency (like USD, GBP, etc.) without adjusting for inflation. It provides consistency in…

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Maturity Date

The maturity date is the specific day when a debt obligation, such as a loan or bond, becomes due for repayment. On this date, the…

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Matching Principle

The matching principle requires that expenses be recorded in the same period as the revenues they help generate. This ensures accurate financial reporting by aligning…

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Materiality

Materiality is an accounting principle that determines whether an amount is significant enough to influence decision-making. If information could affect the judgment of a reasonable…

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Markup

Markup is the amount added to the cost of a product or service to determine its selling price. It's expressed as a percentage of the…

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Margin

Margin refers to the difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold. It represents how much a company earns after covering production costs.…

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