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What is complex asset or separate component asset?
An asset that consistes of different components and each component is significant in relation to the cost of the asset then such assets are called complex assets or separate components asset. This becomes an important point of discussion when each component is needed to be depreciated separately because: each component is of significant value in […]
What is NIFO inventory valuation method?
NIFO - Next in, First out is an inventory valuation technique in which issues to the production hall are valued at the current market price i.e. current cost or replacement cost instead of the cost at which material was bought i.e. historical cost. This valuation method attempts to keep the production cost accurate according to […]
What are different inventory valuation methods?
There are numerous valuation techniques to value the inventory or stock. However, here is the short list of those which are known. To learn more about each method, click the name! Specific identification method FIFO - First in, First out method LIFO - Last in, First out method HIFO - Highest in, First out NIFO […]
What is meant by Caveat venditor?
Exchange of goods is essential for humans to conduct their businesses and to live their daily life. Exchange of goods or services is something that is unstoppable as it keeps the society running and just like when heart stops in human body, same way if exchange of goods and services is obstructed, the whole social […]
What is meant by Caveat emptor?
As humans cannot live in isolation and we have to depend on others for many things we are almost all the time engaged in exchanging goods or services. Whether it is business or personal life, selling and buying is inevitable. In buying and selling, one of the important things is that the goods are as […]
What is the difference between Penetration pricing and Loss leader pricing strategy?
There are numerous pricing strategy that has been developed by creative brains at different companies but some are known more than others and are also taught at different levels to the students of accounting, business, marking and management. Two of them are penetration pricing strategy and loss leader pricing strategy. Although the apparent application looks […]
What are the limitations of Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position?
Statement of financial position or Balance sheet is the essential part of the complete set of financial statements. It is also one of the most sort after source of information for the users of financial statement for decision making purposes. It provides an insight into the financial status of the entity and can also provide […]
What are Real accounts and what is the related ledger and the accounting rule?
There are many different ways in which accounts can be classified and types of accounts be discussed. One of the ways is to divide all of the accounts in personal and impersonal accounts. Real accounts are basically a sub-classification of accounts under the type of accounts which are impersonal accounts. Such classifications are usually taught […]
Can asset be classified as ‘held for sale’ if not sold within one year?
International Financial Reporting Standard - IFRS 5: Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations recognize the fact that events and circumstances may cause the sale of asset to be delayed beyond one year. However, this will not prevent the entity to classify asset as held for sale IF: the events were beyond entity’s control; […]
What is the recognition criteria for subsequent expenditures incurred on non-current assets?
Subsequent expenditures refers to such costs which are incurred after the asset is recognized in the financial statement and brought to the location and condition intended. Examples of such expenditures include repair and maintenance, overhauling, upgradation, replacement costs etc. However, not all the subsequent costs can be capitalized in the carrying amount (carrying value or […]