Tecom Accepts the NOVA Credit Card for Credit Card Sales

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Tecom accepts the NOVA credit card for credit card sales. Tecom sends credit card receipts to NOVA on a weekly basis. NOVA charges Tecom a 2% fee. Tecom usually receives payment from NOVA within a week. Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions of Tecom involving the NOVA credit card.

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Associate's Profit

The portion of profits attributable to a company's investment in an associate, typically accounted for using the equity method.

Equity Accounted Balance

A valuation method used in accounting for investments, where the investment is initially recognized at cost and subsequently adjusted for the investor’s share of the investee’s net assets changes, including profits and losses.

Profit/(Loss)

The financial result of a business's operations for a specific period, calculated as income minus expenses. If positive, it's a profit; if negative, a loss.

Equity Accounted Balance

A valuation method for the recognition of investments in associates, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted for the investor’s share of the net profit or loss of the investee.