by pay@crispino.us | Mar 26, 2026 | Assets, Chart of Accounts, Terminologies
Shares, bonds, or other instruments intended to be held beyond one year. Provides income and diversification for excess funds. Classified as noncurrent assets.
by pay@crispino.us | Mar 12, 2026 | Assets, Chart of Accounts, Terminologies
Cash discounts taken for early payment of supplier invoices. Reduces the overall cost of purchases. An incentive to manage cash efficiently.
by pay@crispino.us | Mar 2, 2026 | Assets, Chart of Accounts, Terminologies
Non-physical assets like patents, trademarks, copyrights, and goodwill. They provide future economic benefits but lack physical substance. They are amortized rather than depreciated.
by pay@crispino.us | Feb 23, 2026 | Assets, Chart of Accounts, Terminologies
A contra-asset account estimating the portion of receivables unlikely to be collected. It aligns revenues with probable losses. It prevents overstating assets in financial reports.
by pay@crispino.us | Feb 3, 2026 | Assets, Chart of Accounts, Terminologies
A temporary account used to track goods bought for resale. At the end of the period, it adjusts into inventory and COGS. Helps monitor supplier activity and inventory turnover.
by pay@crispino.us | Feb 2, 2026 | Assets, Chart of Accounts, Terminologies
The cost of obtaining the right to operate under a franchise brand. Provides access to trademarks, business models, and marketing support. Amortized over the agreement term.