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Accounting 201
Ch. 3
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Accounting
Undergraduate 2
02/16/2011

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Time-Period Principle
Definition
assumes that an organization;s activites can be divided into specific time periods such as a month, a three-month quarter, a six-month interval, or a year
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Revenue recognition principle
Definition
requires revenue be recorded when earned, not before and not after
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Matching principle
Definition
requires expenses be recored in the same period as the revenues earned as a result of these expenses
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Accrual basis (accounting)
Definition
recognize revenue when earned and match expenses with revenues. This means the exonomic effects of revenues and expenses are recorded when earned or incurred, not when cash is received or paid. The accrual basis is consistent with GAAP
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Cash basis (accounting)
Definition
revenues are recognized when cash is received and expenses are recognized when cash paid. The cash basis is not consistent with GAAP
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Adjusting entry
Definition
is recorded to bring an asset or liability account balance to its proper amount. This entry also updates a related expense or revenue account.  Adjustments are nexessary for transactions that extend over more than one period
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Prepaid expense
Definition
are items paid for in advance of receiving their benefits. Prepaid expenses are assets. When the assets are used, their costs become expenses and the asset is reduced.
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Plant assets
Definition
long-term tangible assets used to produce and sell products and services; they are expeced to provide benefits for more than one period.
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Depreciation
Definition
process of allocating the cost of plant and equipment assets over their expected useful lives
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Unearned Revenues
Definition
liabilities created by cash received in advance of providing products or services. Upon receipt of cash , an obligation to provide the service or product remains.
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