by pay@crispino.us | Sep 22, 2026 | Recording & Adjustments, Terminologies
Money received before services are performed or goods are delivered. Treated as a liability until obligations are fulfilled. Common with subscriptions and advance bookings.
by pay@crispino.us | Sep 5, 2026 | Recording & Adjustments, Terminologies
Costs paid in advance that will benefit future periods, such as prepaid insurance or rent. Initially recorded as assets, then expensed gradually. Matches costs with related revenues.
by pay@crispino.us | May 22, 2026 | Recording & Adjustments, Terminologies
End-of-period journal entries to update accounts for accruals, deferrals, or estimates. Examples include accrued wages or depreciation. They ensure revenues and expenses match the proper period.
by pay@crispino.us | Mar 30, 2026 | Recording & Adjustments, Terminologies
Revenue earned but not yet billed or collected. For example, consulting services provided in December but invoiced in January. Recognized under accrual accounting.
by pay@crispino.us | Mar 27, 2026 | Recording & Adjustments, Terminologies
A list of all ledger accounts and their balances at a given time. It ensures total debits equal total credits. Used as a preliminary check before preparing financial statements.
by pay@crispino.us | Dec 27, 2025 | Recording & Adjustments, Terminologies
A collection of all accounts that summarizes transactions from journals. It is often referred to as the “book of final entry.” The general ledger provides the basis for financial statements.
