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What Is Deferred Revenue: Accounting Principles and Tax Treatment

inDinero Accounting

Terms like “deferred revenue” can confuse non-accountants, but the concept is easy enough. Deferred revenue refers to when customers pay upfront for products or services they will receive later while your accountant recognizes that income over time rather than all at once. With cash accounting, revenues can appear volatile.

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[05/10/21] Non-GAAP Earnings -Wishful Thinking or Real Profits

Baruch Lev

billion, were almost identical to same – quarter a year earlier, but GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) earnings—a loss per share of 49 cents—tumbled 126% from a year earlier. What drew wide attention was Clorox’s release of an “adjusted (Non-GAAP) earnings” per share number of $1.62, after adding (canceling) the $2.11

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How to navigate accounting assumptions

ThomsonReuters

Therefore, when serving business clients, it is important that accounting professionals have the right framework to ensure that proper financial reporting procedures are in place to help with accounting assumptions. What are the main accounting assumptions? Any entity (i.e.,

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Benefits of Matching Financial and Non-Financial Data

Withum

Healthcare-related not-for-profits have a myriad of different funding sources that support operations. With all these different funding sources, it is imperative that healthcare-related not-for-profits have a general ledger system that can support both financial reporting and operational efficiency.

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Accountant Vs. Controller: What's the difference?

Basis 365

Moreover, controllers often start as public accountants before moving up to corporate environments and gaining the trust required to perform controller duties. What is an accountant? Non-controller accountants generally perform more straightforward accounting tasks than controllers. Experience is the best teacher.

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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

inDinero Accounting

Accrual Accounting is a vital component of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Understanding the principles of GAAP accrual accounting can be challenging and daunting; however, with the right guidance, it can be achieved. What are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

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What is Managerial Accounting and How Does it Differ from Financial Accounting?

Snyder

No matter how large or small your business is, managerial accounting will help you gain profit. This type of accounting aims mainly at forecasting and long-term business decisions and is used to ensure your company’s financial health. In contrast, financial accounting orientates itself toward potential investors and lenders.