Assets are defined as resources that are owned by a business and that possess the capacity to provide future service or benefits. Businesses, especially e-businesses, often collect data about their customers, the individuals and organizations with which they do business. Is customer information an asset which should be reported in the financial statements?
Assets are defined as resources that are owned by a business and that possess the capacity...
Depreciation Expense is defined as: amount shareholders have invested in the business. total amounts owed to creditors for loaning money to the company. amounts the company expects to collect from customers based on the delivery of service or products. the process of allocating the cost of an asset, such as equipment, to expense over the useful life of the asset. cash in advance from a customer for products or services to be provided in the future. costs of assets acquired...
Which of the following statements is the best definition of an asset? O Assets are resources owned or controlled by a company and that have expected future benefits. O Assets are claims against the company. O Assets are the distributions to the owners of a company. O Assets represent the owner's claims against a company
Which of the following statements is the best definition of an asset? Assets represent the owner's claims against a company. O Assets are claims against the company. O Assets are the distributions to the owners of a company. O Assets are resources owned or controlled by a company and that have expected future benefits.
Why are organizations' mission statements for customer service different from each other? How can a company successfully serve its external and internal customers? In what ways do customer needs relate to the reasons people buy from certain companies? To what extent do you feel social media has affected the way businesses serve customers today? If you were the president of a retail organization, would you be fearful or appreciative of receiving complaints via social media applications? Describe what actions you...
22) Plant assets are defined as: A) Held for sale. B) Tangible assets used in the operation of business that have a useful life of less than one accounting period. C) Current assets. D) Tangible assets that have a useful life of more than one accounting period and are used in the operation of a business. E) Intangible assets used in the operations of a business that have a useful life of more than one accounting period. 23) Salvage value...
Risk Prepaid Expense Equity Accounting Cycle General Journal Asset 60 Pro Forma Financial Statements Unearned Revenue Cost Benefit Constraint Matching Principle Debit Accumulated Depreciation Match each of the options above to the items below. Resources a company owns or controls. Information disclosed by an entity must have benefits to the user that are greater than the costs of providing it. A company records the expenses it incurred to generate the revenue reported. Uncertainty about the return we will earn. The...
Showtime Sound & Lighting (SSL) Inc. is one of three small businesses owned by Tom Smith. SSL’s line of business is centered on providing services for the local entertainment industry as well as other organizations such as civic groups and churches in need of support for large gatherings. SSL’s services range from simple DJ services to rental and sale of audio, video, and lighting equipment. Support may be provided on either a continuous or a one-time basis. SSL has noticed...
The primary purpose of the statement of financial position of a business is to reflect A. The fair value of the entity’s assets at some moment in time. B. The status of the entity’s assets in case of forced liquidation. C. The entity’s potential for growth in stock values in the stock market. D. Items of value, debts, and net worth. (correct answer) A. Assets are reported in the balance sheet using various measurement attributes, including but not limited to...
P19.4 The following information is available for HTM Corporation's defined benefit pension plan: 2020 2021 2022 Defined benefit obligation, opening balance, accounting basis $175,000 ? ? Fair value of plan assets 165,000 ? ? Current service cost 35,000 $47,250 $52,500 Discount rate 7% 7% 7% Actual return earned on plan assets 8% 6% 7% Contributions (funding) 44,000 44,000 44,000 Benefits paid to retirees 24,000 26,000 28,000 On January 1, 2020, HTM Corp. amended its pension plan, resulting in past service...
Chapter 5 of your textbook describes intangible assets as having no physical substance and usually having a higher degree of uncertainty about their future benefits. Intangible assets include patents, copyrights, franchises, goodwill, trademarks, trade names, and secret processes. Lululemon Athletica Inc’s most important asset is not their store fixtures, it is their brand image. However, if you look at Lululemon’s 2016 financial statements, the brand name is not listed as a key part of its $27 million in recorded intangible...