Accounting theory and practice, Volume 2 (of 3) : a textbook for colleges and…
Introduction of System
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Purchase Returns and Allowances
Partial Payments
Handling of Notes Payable
Cash Discount on Purchases
Modifications of System
Summary of Operation and Advantages
III FACTORY COSTS 49
Difference Between Factory and Financial Accounting
Definitions of Terms
Special Purposes of Cost Records
Nature of Raw Materials and Supplies
Accounting for Material Cost
Direct and Indirect Labor
Time-Keeping Records
Pay-Roll
Safeguarding the Pay-Roll
Distribution of Labor Charges
Expense
Summary of Manufacturing Cost
IV THE BALANCE SHEET 60
Business Methods under the Microscope
The Reading of the Balance Sheet
Definition
Relation Between Balance Sheet and Trial Balance
Form of Balance Sheet
Purpose and Uses
Types of Balance Sheet
Origin of English Form of Balance Sheet
Variation of English Form
Balance Sheet Titles
Grouping and Classification
Arrangement of Groups
Report and Account Forms
Valuation Accounts
Statutory Requirements as to Frequency of
Balance Sheets
Condensation of Information in the Balance Sheet
Use of Supporting Schedules
V GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF VALUATION 81
Content of the Balance Sheet
Valuations for Rate Regulation
Valuation for Sale and Purchase
Other Kinds of Valuations
Going Concern Valuation
Kinds of Value
Source of Data as to Values
Cost Value the Usual Basis
Definition of Capital and Revenue Expenditures
Organization Expenses
Definition of Replacements, Renewals,
Maintenance, etc.
Treatment of Renewal of Parts
Treatment of Cost-Cutting Changes
Asset Subject to Depreciation a Deferred Charge
to Operations
Authorization of Booking Capital Expenditures
Repairs on Second-Hand Plant
Construction Costs
Distinction Between Capital and Revenue Expenditures
Often Based on Opinion
Main Groups of Asset Items
Valuation of Liability Items
Over- and Under-Valuation
The Balance Sheet an Expression of Opinion
VI DEPRECIATION—ASPECTS AND DEFINITIONS OF TERMS 99
Aspects of Depreciation
Definitions
Authoritative Opinions
Why the Depreciation Factor Arises
Actual or Absolute Depreciation
Theoretical Depreciation
Comparison of Actual and Theoretical Depreciation
“Accounting” and “Fair” Depreciation
Complete and Incomplete Depreciation
Individual and Composite Depreciation
Physical and Functional Depreciation
Deferred Maintenance and Accrued Depreciation
Attitude of the Law
Decision of Supreme Court
Recognition of the Depreciation Factor
Distinction Between Repairs and Renewals
Depreciation and Plant Efficiency
Unit Efficiency
Depreciation and Fluctuations in Market Value
Distinction Between Depreciation and Depletion
Effect on Different Kinds of Business
VII DEPRECIATION—ITS CAUSES 120
Analysis of Causes
Age as a Cause of Depreciation
Wear and Tear of Use
Functional Depreciation
Inadequacy as a Factor
Inadequacy Through Change of Policy
Inadequacy Through Motives of Economy
Inadequacy Due to Unforeseen Development
Inadequacy Imposed from Without
Obsolescence as a Cause
Treatment of Obsolescence
Contingent Depreciation
Terminable Rights
Effective Depreciation
VIII DEPRECIATION—FACTORS OF RATE DETERMINATION 136
Fundamental Purpose of Depreciation
Depreciation a Cost of Operation
Complication of Short Fiscal Periods
The Factor of Idle Time
Depreciation a Means of Financing
Danger of the Financing Viewpoint
The Standardization of Depreciation Rates
Effect of Local Conditions
Factors in Determining Depreciation Rate
Bases of Normal Rate
Policies as to Repairs
Depreciation Rate an Engineering Problem
Attitude of Regulatory Bodies
Methods of Handling Repairs
IX DEPRECIATION—METHODS OF CALCULATING 150
Methods of Calculation
Factors of Calculation
Symbols to be Used
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