35 tagged with "Journal Entries"
Master journal entry creation and accounting transactions
Sales Returns, Allowances, and Contra-Revenue Accounting: How to Record Refunds Without Inflating Your Gross Margin
A walkthrough of how to record sales returns, allowances, and discounts as contra-revenue accounts under ASC 606, including the refund liability journal entries, sales tax reversal, and the gross-margin effects most small businesses miss.
Suspense Accounts: How to Park Unidentified Transactions and Still Close on Time
A suspense account is a temporary ledger account that holds an unidentified transaction or an unexplained trial-balance difference so the month-end close can finish on time. This guide covers when to use one, how to record and clear the entries, and how it differs from a clearing account.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Keep Accounts Receivable Honest
The allowance for doubtful accounts estimates how much of your receivables won't be collected. This guide covers the percentage-of-sales and aging methods, the three journal entries, and the mistakes that distort financial statements.
Asset Retirement Obligations Under ASC 410: How Operators Record the Future Cost of Restoring a Site at Day One
ASC 410-20 requires recognizing an asset retirement obligation on day one — the day the well is drilled, the tower is erected, or the leasehold build-out is finished. A walkthrough of triggers, fair-value measurement using the credit-adjusted risk-free rate, annual accretion as operating expense, the lease-vs-ARO boundary under ASC 842, and the journal entries operators in oil and gas, telecom, and retail most often get wrong.
Bank Reconciliation Done Right: The Monthly Process That Catches Errors and Fraud Early
A monthly bank reconciliation done in 30 to 90 minutes is the cheapest fraud control a small business has. This guide walks through the two-column worksheet, how to handle outstanding checks and deposits in transit, the recurring items that trip people up, and the internal controls that turn the exercise into real protection.
Foreign Exchange Gains and Losses: A Practical Multi-Currency Accounting Guide for Small Businesses
How small businesses record foreign exchange gains and losses under US GAAP (ASC 830) and IRC Section 988, with sample journal entries, realized vs. unrealized treatment, period-end revaluation, and a practical monthly close workflow.
Debits and Credits Explained: A Plain English Guide for Small Business Owners
A practical explanation of how debits and credits work in double-entry accounting — covering the five account types, the accounting equation, real-world journal entry examples, and the most common bookkeeping mistakes small business owners make.
Deferred Revenue: What It Is, How to Record It, and When to Recognize It
Learn what deferred revenue is, why it is recorded as a liability, and how to recognize it over time. Includes journal entry examples, ASC 606 guidance, common mistakes, and practical tips for small businesses managing advance payments.
Deferred Revenue: What It Is, How to Record It, and Why It Matters
Learn what deferred revenue is, why it's classified as a liability, and how to record it with proper journal entries. Covers ASC 606 revenue recognition rules, common mistakes, and practical tips for SaaS and subscription businesses.
Understanding Journal Entries in Beancount
Learn the fundamentals of journal entries in Beancount, including how to effectively manage debits and credits, and the role of adjusting and reversing entries in maintaining accurate financial records.
Beancount Journal Entries: How-To, Definitions, and Examples
Learn the essentials of journal entries in Beancount, including their significance, syntax for writing them, and how to use them effectively. This guide provides practical examples to help you maintain accurate financial records.