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What Is Cost of Goods Sold COGS and How to Calculate It

What Is Cost of Goods Sold COGS and How to Calculate It

August 1, 2023
Bill Kimball

Expenses are recorded in a journal entry as a debit to the expense account and a credit to either an asset or liability account. This free cost of goods sold calculator will help you do this calculation easily. This amount includes the cost of the materials and labor directly used to create the good. It […]

How to Handle Double-Entry Bookkeeping

How to Handle Double-Entry Bookkeeping

July 31, 2023
Bill Kimball

An example of double-entry accounting would be if a business took out a $10,000 loan and the loan was recorded in both the debit account and the credit account. The cash (asset) account would be debited by $10,000 and the debt (liability) account is credited by $10,000. Under the double-entry system, both the debit and […]

A liability created when cash is received in advance of performing a service for a customer  a. Partnership b. Liabilities c. Revenues d. General ledger e. Expense Recognition Principle f. Unearned service revenue g. Income summary h. Intangible assets i.

A liability created when cash is received in advance of performing a service for a customer a. Partnership b. Liabilities c. Revenues d. General ledger e. Expense Recognition Principle f. Unearned service revenue g. Income summary h. Intangible assets i.

July 31, 2023
Bill Kimball

Funds collected as advance received from a customer are treated as a liability because the related revenue has not been earned by the business yet. A liability created when cash is received in advance of performing a service for a customer. As the amount received in advance is earned, the liability account should be debited […]

How to Pay Your Credit Card Bill From Another Bank? with steps

How to Pay Your Credit Card Bill From Another Bank? with steps

July 31, 2023
Bill Kimball

In case of an immediate payment requirement, you may want to check with the receiving bank before making a payment. You’ll receive an email every time a new eBill is ready to view online. You can also log in to Online Banking or use our Mobile Banking app to view and pay your eBills. Signs […]

10 Tips for Managing Small Business Finances

10 Tips for Managing Small Business Finances

July 28, 2023
Bill Kimball

After all, that extra capital can often go a long way in helping your business grow. You want to ensure that your business and personal finances are in good shape. Although tracking your receivables is essential for smart money management, receiving payments is even more important. If you need to keep costs low, consider outsourcing […]