Commonly used accounting terms explained




Revenue Income received through the course of normal business operations.  Example - sales, provision of services, or interest earned.
   
Assets Any item of value that has probable future benefits, held by an individual or corporation.  Examples of assets are - Buildings, plant and equipment or cash at bank.
   
Current assets

Assets which are readily convertible to cash or that are not anticipated to be expended within the next year.  Examples of non-current assets are - Motor Vehicles, buildings or plant and equipment.

   
Liabilities   A legal obligation of an individual or business to repay another organisation for past transactions or events.  Examples of liabilities include - wages payable, bank overdrafts or loans.
   
Non-Current Liabilities   Liabilities which are not due for payment within the next year.  Examples of non-current liabilities are - Mortgages, bank loans or lease obligations.
   
Current Liabilities Liabilities which are due for payment within a year.  Examples of current liabilities are - Accounts payable, notes or bonds. 
   
Inventory Also known as Stock on Hand.  Can include the raw materials necessary to manufacture a product, merchandise ready for sale and finished or unfinished products that the firm holds for sale in the next period.
   
Gross profit Also known as gross margin.  Sales less any expenses that relate directly to the sale ie. materials, labour and marketing.
   

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