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Prepaid Interest

Prepaid interest is interest paid before it's due, often at the beginning of a loan term. It's initially recorded as an asset and expensed over…

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Prepaid Income

Also known as unearned income, prepaid income is money received before delivering goods or services. It’s recorded as a liability because the company owes performance.…

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Prepaid Expense

Prepaid expenses are advance payments for goods or services to be received in future periods. Common examples include prepaid rent and insurance. Initially recorded as…

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Post Closing Balance Sheet

A post-closing balance sheet reflects the company’s financial position after all temporary accounts (revenues, expenses, dividends) are closed. It shows only permanent accounts, assets, liabilities,…

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Physical Inventory

Physical inventory refers to the actual counting of goods in stock at a specific time, typically at period-end. It verifies book records, identifies shrinkage or…

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Perpetual Inventory

Perpetual inventory systems continuously track inventory levels using real-time data from point-of-sale or stock movement. It provides accurate, up-to-date stock figures without needing frequent physical…

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Partnership

A partnership is a business structure where two or more individuals share ownership, responsibilities, profits, and liabilities. Each partner contributes capital, labour, or skill, and…

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Purchases journal

The purchases journal is a specialised accounting book used to record all credit purchases of goods intended for resale. It excludes cash purchases and asset…

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Production budget

A production budget estimates the number of units a company must produce to meet sales demands and maintain inventory levels. It considers sales forecasts, beginning…

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Payroll

Payroll refers to the total amount a company pays its employees, including wages, bonuses, taxes, and benefits. Payroll accounting involves calculating gross pay, withholding taxes,…

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