What are Trade Receivables and Non-trade Receivables?

Trade receivables are the amounts that a company will bill to its clients when it provides goods or services to them as part of their normal business activities (Also see Understanding Asset Conversion Cycle). Typically, companies will document these billings on formal invoices, and it will summarise those invoices in the accounts receivable ageing report. … Read moreWhat are Trade Receivables and Non-trade Receivables?

Financial Accounting — Basic Principles, Conventions, and Assumptions

Financial accounting depends on a few basic concepts (Also see Common Concepts in Accounting) which possess notable effects on the procedures of accounting. Principles: Listed below are some fundamental principles in financial accounting. Matching Principle A company should match its earnings and expenditures within the period that it has earned and incurred the amount. Full … Read moreFinancial Accounting — Basic Principles, Conventions, and Assumptions