Cash Basis Accounting Vs. Accruals Basis Accounting The cash basis accounting which is currently use by the government has many weaknesses which need to be addressed. The present system does not give a real reflection and real time position of the government’s financial matters. Expenditures were recorded as they were spent and paid for‚ not as they were incurred whereas revenue was recorded as it was received and not when it was earned. Assets are seldom accounted for and tracked after purchasing
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Even though e-cash still has too many risks‚ the foremost reason that it hasn’t become a more popular form of payment is that the lack of government involvement. The lack of government involvement is mainly because of seigniorage. Seigniorage is the interest earned by the government on the face value of money while it is in circulation or it is in people’s pocket. Every year federal government earns billions of dollars in seigniorage from paper bills and metal coins. Since there is no seigniorage
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1. Under cash basis of accounting‚ revenue and expense recognition would occur when cash is received and disbursed. Contrast cash basis of accounting with accrual basis. Give suitable examples. ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING - An accounting basis wherein revenue and expenses are recorded in the period in which they are earned or incurred regardless of whether cash is received or disbursed in that period. This is the accounting basis that generally is required to be used in order to conform to generally
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Explain the procedures which need to be follow when preparing an outing with the children‚ think about before the day and the actual day of the outing. Before organising an outing a purpose must be ascertained such as enhancing the learning‚ providing stimulus to the curriculum‚ giving the children a real experience and to practice skills and relationships in a different context and environment. When planning a visit‚ it must be suitable and relevant for the age range of the children. In the
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present value of the asset’s expected future cash flows. SECURITY VALUATION In general‚ the intrinsic value of an asset = the present value of the stream of expected cash flows discounted at an appropriate required rate of return. Can the intrinsic value of an asset differ from its market value? Ct = cash flow to be received at time t. k = the investor’s required rate of return. V = the intrinsic value of the asset. BOND VALUATION Discount the bond’s cash flows at the investor’s required rate of
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you’re trying to stick to a budget. There are a slew of studies out there that compared cash and card spending behavior‚ and they all came to the same conclusion: you spend more with plastic. Part of the reason behind this is the disassociation factor: you don’t feel as if you’re actually parting with money when you swipe your card at a terminal‚ especially if you don’t have to face the bill for a month. Paying cash is the equivalent of a dieter’s keeping a food diary: it forces you to hold yourself
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Effective Financial Policies and Procedures Medical practices establish financial policies and procedures to control patient billing and the ability to collect money for services they provide. Successful billing practices start with thorough financial policies and procedures which explain patients’ payment responsibilities in terms that are easily understood. An effective medical office financial policy is one that both staff members and practice patients can easily follow and understand. Patients
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of emergency cash? Have you run out of options? Have you given up and see no light at the end of the tunnel? There is light at the end of the tunnel‚ read on to find out more about it. • Cash-strapped sellers need to sell their property quickly to raise some cash but they often fail to find the right buyers. Some of them get misled‚ it is very important for a seller to know the current market conditions and also the price of his property‚ these two factors can help generate quick cash for sellers
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Emergency Driving Procedures Emergency situations sometimes arise that prevent your car from functioning properly. While these can be scary situations‚ it is important to remain calm‚ and know what to do when these situations arise. From brake failure to engine fires‚ always follow a few tips. How to Avoid Vehicle Malfunction 1. Although some vehicle malfunctions may not be avoidable‚ routine maintenance helps keep the vehicle functioning at its best. Get oil changes every three months
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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting It’s important for you to understand the basics of the two principal methods of keeping track of a business’s income and expenses: cash method and accrual method (sometimes called cash basis and accrual basis). In a nutshell‚ these methods differ only in the timing of when sales and purchases are credited or debited to your accounts. If you use the cash method‚ income is counted when cash (or a check) is actually received‚ and expenses are counted when actually paid
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