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Annuity Method

Sofar we have described such methods of charging depreciation which ignore the interest factor. Also, sometimes it becomes…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Methods Of Calculating Depreciation

The following are various methods of depreciation in use: 1. Fixed instalment method or straight-line method. 2. Machine…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Causes Of Depreciation

The depreciation occurs because of the following: 1. Constant use: The constant use of assets results into their…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Accounting For Depreciation

Introduction The term depreciation refers to the reduction in or loss of quality or value of a fixed…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Methods Of Valuation Of Inventories

The basic methods of valuation of inventories are as follows: (a) Historical cost-based method (b) Sale price-based method…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Inventory Valuation Methods

Introduction The literary meaning of the word inventory is stock of goods. To the finance manager, inventory connotes…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Conversion Method

We have seen under the net worth method in the preceding explanation that the method does not give…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Calculation Of Profit Or Loss

In case of a business maintaining accounts according to single entry system, profit (or loss) made during the…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan
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Single Entry System

Introduction Single Entry System is an incomplete ‘double entry system’. In case of double entry system of book-…

August 16, 2021 · Boomi Nathan