What is the difference between prime costs and conversion costs?

Prime costs and conversion costs are two methods that businesses use to measure the efficiency of their production operations. Prime costs also mark an item’s rock-bottom selling price; if you sell a product below its prime cost, you’re losing money on each unit. To generate a positive gross profit margin, products should sell for more … Continue reading What is the difference between prime costs and conversion costs?

Retained Earnings: Calculation, Formula & Examples

In terms of financial statements, you can find your retained earnings account (sometimes called Member Capital) on your balance sheet in the equity section, alongside shareholders’ equity. In rare cases, companies include retained earnings on their income statements. This statement of retained earnings can appear as a separate statement or as inclusion on either a … Continue reading Retained Earnings: Calculation, Formula & Examples

Cross Border CPA San Jose CPA Silicon Valley CPA Firm

Alam One Stop Tax and Accounting Services is an enrolled agent firm serving individuals and businesses in San Jose. Its services include data entry, invoicing and bill paying, bank and credit card reconciliation, internal accounting reports, and tax reports. The firm is headed by Mahbub Alam, a certified public accountant who is proficient in Quick … Continue reading Cross Border CPA San Jose CPA Silicon Valley CPA Firm

The difference between accruals and deferrals

Revenue is deferred when payment is received before the goods or services are delivered. The timing difference in deferral accounting is the recognition of revenue and expenses after cash has actually been exchanged. Accruals and deferrals are the basis of the accrual method of accounting, the preferred method by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For … Continue reading The difference between accruals and deferrals