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Discounts and rebates are offered by sellers of goods and provider of services to incentivize buyers and speed up the cash collections process. Trade practices and cash discounts each have advantages related to generating revenue and enhancing cash flow. Below are the key differences between these techniques and how they impact the bottom line. Trade …

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The inventory record consisting of business operation transactions such as merchandise purchases and purchase returns may be simple or complex, given the size and type of business and the resources available to the accounting department. The key is to start with a well-accounted for beginning inventory and tracking it all the way to the ending …

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When making managerial decisions by small businesses about overhead expenses, sales growth, profitability, and a myriad of operational objectives, income statement analysis is needed. A high level of detail is useful when reviewing operations, which is why the multi-step income statement is utilized. Expense line items, such as selling expenses and administrative expenses, are detailed, …

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When goods are shipped between suppliers and customers, freight charges are incurred from the freight services and must be expensed using the correct methodology, to remain consistent with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. There are different classifications for freight out and freight in on the income statement. Below are details of each type of charge and …

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Cost of goods sold is a major line item on the income statement, and it’s comprised of inventory expenses such as the cost of goods manufactured. Understanding cost of goods manufactured is important for accounting and business decision-making purposes. The better this cost flow is controlled, the more profit a manufacturing company or manufacturing plant …

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