Economics
· On the second part, the memo, you correctly identified three transactions- a real solid start!
As you move forward, Introduction to Financial Accounting is a good resource as well as your Key Accounting Principles and Terms document.
Here is some more specific feedback to reach mastery:
· Water – this should be included as it is an expense as they are an allowable expense of the Practice; what Principle corresponds to expenses?
· License - this should be included as it is an expense as they are an allowable expense of the Practice; what Principle corresponds to expenses?
· Misc Expenses/ couch- should include but what principle supports expenses?
· Text Books - you have the correct principle but why should they be included?
· Sublease Income – should be included (as income) as what principle relates to revenue?
· Saturday Clinic – there are two transactions generated from this activity, revenue and expenses. What two principles support this activity?
· Bad Debt – should be included as an expense as they are an allowable expense of the Practice; what Principle corresponds to expenses?
· Interest Income – this is revenue to the Practice so it should be included; what principle relates to revenue?
· Landscape bills- should be included, but what principle for this expense?
· Art Appraisal – correct principle but why should this be included?
· Gifts – this should be included as they are an allowable expense of the Practice; what Principle corresponds to expenses?
· Travel- there are two parts, including one that should be excluded. What is the other principle that allows recognizing expenses?
· Old bills- should be excluded, but what principle relates to expenses?
· Postage meter sale- it is revenue and should be included; what principle supports this?
· Volunteering - should be excluded as was there an actual transaction?
· Computer - should be excluded was there an actual transaction?
· IRS - should be excluded was there an actual transaction?
· Malpractice- should be included as it is an allowable expense of the Practice; what Principle relates to expenses?
· CPA Appraisal – should be excluded, but what principle? (See Art)
· Unemployment – should be included, as it is an expense, but not the Time Period principle.
· Royalties – should be excluded was there an actual transaction?
· Estimate of software- they should be excluded. Was there a transaction?
While the list might look long, you are off to a solid start and are on track. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to your next submission.