by pay@crispino.us | Apr 28, 2026 | Accounting Proram, Terminologies
Issued to increase the amount payable on an invoice, often due to under-billing or additional charges. Works as the opposite of a credit note. Ensures accuracy in payables and receivables.
by pay@crispino.us | Apr 28, 2026 | Chart of Accounts, Liabilities, Terminologies
A category for uncommon obligations not classified elsewhere, such as deferred compensation or contingent liabilities. Used sparingly. Helps avoid clutter in reporting.
by pay@crispino.us | Apr 25, 2026 | Other Key Terms, Terminologies
The master set of accounts that consolidates all financial transactions of a business. It contains both balance sheet and income statement accounts. The G/L is the backbone of financial reporting.
by pay@crispino.us | Apr 14, 2026 | Financial Statements, Terminologies
A financial statement that reports a company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. It provides a snapshot of financial health and solvency. The balance sheet answers, “What do we own, and how is it financed?”
by pay@crispino.us | Apr 14, 2026 | Measurement & Valuation, Terminologies
The systematic allocation of the cost of tangible assets (e.g., buildings, equipment) over their useful lives. It reflects wear and obsolescence. Depreciation is an expense but does not involve cash outflow.
