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What are Cash and Accrual Methods?

The cash and accrual methods are two primary accounting methods used to record revenue and expenses. They differ in how and when transactions are recognized in the financial statements: Cash Basis Accounting: Under the cash basis accounting method, revenue and expenses are recorded only when cash is received or paid out, respectively. Income is recognized when cash is received from customers, and expenses are recognized when cash is paid to suppliers, employees, etc. This Read more [...]
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What Is An Income Statement?

An income statement, also known as a profit and loss statement (P&L), is one of the three primary financial statements used to assess a company's financial performance over a specific period, usually a quarter or a year. The income statement summarizes the company's revenues, expenses, gains, and losses to determine its net income or net loss for the period. Here's a breakdown of the components of an income statement: Revenues: Revenues, also referred to as sales or income, represent Read more [...]