Why Do We Use Invoice Date Rather Than the Purchase

question 35

Essay

Why do we use invoice date rather than the purchase date when recording transactions in the purchase journal.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or investment.

Foregone CCA

The term "Foregone CCA" does not exist in widely recognized financial lexicons and might be incorrectly stated or highly specific to a niche sector.

Tax Shield

The reduction in income taxes that results from taking allowable deductions from taxable income, such as interest on debt.

Fully Taxable Recapture

The process whereby the IRS fully taxes the depreciation or deductions previously taken on an asset, typically when the asset is sold for a gain.