Whether you are a business owner, employee, or investor, understanding how to read and understand the information on a balance sheet is an essential financial accounting skill. […]
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Typical Types of Accruals on the Balance Sheet
The revenues that a company has not yet received payment for and expenses that companies have not yet paid are called accruals. There are four types of accruals that are typically recorded on the balance when the company follows the accrual method of accounting. […]
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Accrual Method of Accounting
Accrual basis accounting is a method of accounting that records transactions when they occur, not when cash is received or paid out. The accrual method of accounting is used to recognize revenue and expenses in the fiscal year they are earned or incurred. […]
Follow the Cash Flows of the Acquisition to Understand the True Return to the Sellers
Cross-border acquisitions usually have additional complexities as the laws of more than one country must be planned for and coordinated. Typical acquisition planning in one country may be different than in another country. A structure that is common in one country may significantly change the deal for an acquiror or target in another country. […]
Strategic Coordination of Accounting and Tax for the Family Office and Dynasty Trust
The typical family office has a sophisticated tax structure that must blend income tax planning with estate tax planning. The structure typically involves a number of business entities that will include owners involving individuals and one or more dynasty trusts for efficient estate and gift tax planning. […]
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