Part of running a business involves tracking revenue and costs on an ongoing basis. Companies with large- or medium-size customer bases may track accrued revenue in different ways depending on the ...

Many investors get intimidated by accounting concepts, but it's important to understand how a company brings in revenue, and how much of that money makes it to the bottom line in the form of profit.

When it comes to operating a business, some of the most important metrics to track include the amount of revenue coming through the door, and whether that's sufficient to pay for the various costs ...

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Due to the recent turmoil in the credit markets, creditors and borrowers alike are evaluating the tax treatment of interest accruals related to troubled loans. Generally under Treas. Reg. § 1.446-2(a) ...

For beginners and experienced analysts alike, the accounting for both accrued interest and capitalized interest can seem unintuitive. However, when you dive into the logic that dictates how ...

There are many industries where companies provide goods or services but aren’t immediately paid for them. From an accrual basis accounting standpoint, these represent accrued revenue for the company.

Accrued revenue occurs when a company has earned revenue but hasn't billed a client for payment. To record accrued revenue, the company accountant debits accrued billings and credits revenue for the ...