Accounting Tools

JULY 21, 2024

What is Intercompany Accounting? Intercompany accounting is a set of procedures used by a parent company to eliminate transactions occurring between its subsidiaries. For example, if one subsidiary has sold goods to another subsidiary, this is not a valid sale transaction from the perspective of the parent company, since the transaction occurred internally.

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Insightful Accountant

JULY 21, 2024

Last month, QuickBooks released an expanded prepayment feature to permit the recording of prepayments against estimates as well as sales orders.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 21, 2024

What is a Balance Sheet Template? A balance sheet contains the ending balances in the asset , liability , and shareholders' equity accounts as of the balance sheet date. This financial statement provides a view of the financial position of an entity as of a specific point in time. From top to bottom, the template for a balance sheet is comprised of a header block, asset block, and liabilities and shareholders' equity block.

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IMA's Count Me

JULY 21, 2024

Join Adam Larson as he chats with Luke Deka , the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Growbots , about overcoming outbound sales challenges in small and medium-sized businesses. Luke shares his wealth of expertise, offering practical advice for accountants looking to move beyond referrals and confidently approach outbound sales. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to transition from referral-based growth to proactive outreach Effective techniques to stand out in today's digital marketplace The

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Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 21, 2024

What is a Budget Planning Calendar? A budget planning calendar is a schedule of the dates by which budget information must be submitted by department managers. The calendar also contains the dates of budget meetings, such as initial planning meetings and subsequent review meetings. The planning calendar typically covers at least two months and may extend up to four months, so that all budgeting activities can be addressed by the end of the fiscal year.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 21, 2024

What is a Budget Manual? A budget manual contains a set of instructions, showing department managers how to prepare their budgets for the upcoming year. Using a manual standardizes the information that is prepared for the accounting department, while also clarifying the timing for when budget information is supposed to be submitted for review. When to Use a Budget Manual Budget manuals are most commonly used in larger organizations where there is a high degree of complexity, requiring more coord

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Accounting Tools

JULY 21, 2024

What is the Base Stock Method in Inventory Accounting? The base stock method is a valuation technique for the inventory asset, where the minimum amount of inventory needed to maintain operations is recorded at its acquisition cost, while the LIFO method is applied to all additional inventory. This approach is not acceptable under generally accepted accounting principles.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 21, 2024

What is a Bargain Renewal Option? A bargain renewal option is a clause in a lease agreement that gives the lessee the option to extend the term of the lease at a rate that is substantially lower than the going market rate. Many lessees who want to remain in their leased premises for an extended period of time will negotiate for a bargain renewal option.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 21, 2024

What is a Bargain Purchase Option? A bargain purchase option is a clause in a lease agreement that allows the lessee to purchase the leased asset for substantially less than its fair market value as of the termination date of the lease. The purchase price is set sufficiently low that there is a reasonable expectation that the lessee will exercise the option and purchase the leased asset.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 21, 2024

What is a Bank Transfer Schedule in Auditing? A bank transfer schedule is used by auditors to test for the existence of kiting by a client. The schedule lists the details of all transfers to and from a client’s banks, as well as between the client’s banks. Withdrawal and deposit dates should have been recorded in the same reporting period to avoid the double counting of cash.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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