The Revenue Recognition Principle Dictates That Revenue Be Recognized in the Accounting

question 143

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The revenue recognition principle dictates that revenue be recognized in the accounting period in which cash is received.

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Definitions:

Salaries and Wages Payable

Liabilities owed to employees for work performed that have not yet been paid.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenses to the period in which they actually occurred, ensuring the financial statements are in compliance with the accrual basis of accounting.

Payroll

Refers to the total amount of wages, salaries, bonuses, and other compensation paid to employees by a company during a specific period.

Unearned Revenues

Unearned revenues are payments received from customers before the company has provided goods or services, reflected as a liability on the balance sheet.