After completing this chapter you should be able to: Explain the time period assumption, explain the accrual basis of accounting, explain the reasons for adjusting entries, identify the major types of adjusting entries, prepare adjusting entries for deferrals,.and other contents. | CHAPTER 3 ADJUSTING THE ACCOUNTS Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition Explain the time period assumption. Explain the accrual basis of accounting. Explain the reasons for adjusting entries. Identify the major types of adjusting entries. Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals. Prepare adjusting entries for accruals. Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance. Study Objectives 1. On the topic, “Challenges Facing Financial Accounting,” what did the AICPA Special Committee on Financial Reporting suggest should be included in future financial statements? Non-financial Measurements (customer satisfaction indexes, backlog information, and reject rates on goods purchases). Forward-looking Information Soft Assets (a company’s know-how, market dominance, marketing setup, well-trained employees, and brand image). Timeliness (no real time financial information) Adjusting the Accounts Timing Issues The Basics of Adjusting Entries The Adjusted Trial Balance and Financial Statements Time period assumption Fiscal and calendar years Accrual- vs. cash-basis accounting Recognizing revenues and expenses Types of adjusting entries Adjusting entries for deferrals Adjusting entries for accruals Summary of journalizing and posting Preparing the adjusted trial balance Preparing financial statements Service Cost - Actuaries compute service cost as the present value of the new benefits earned by employees during the year. Future salary levels considered in calculation. Interest on Liability - Interest accrues each year on the PBO just as it does on any discounted debt. Actual Return on Plan Assets - Increase in pension funds from interest, dividends, and realized and unrealized changes in the fair market value of the plan assets. Amortization of Unrecognized Prior Service Cost - The cost of providing retroactive benefits is allocated to pension expense in the future, specifically to the remaining service-years of the affected employees. Gain or Loss - Volatility in . | CHAPTER 3 ADJUSTING THE ACCOUNTS Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition Explain the time period assumption. Explain the accrual basis of accounting. Explain the reasons for adjusting entries. Identify the major types of adjusting entries. Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals. Prepare adjusting entries for accruals. Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance. Study Objectives 1. On the topic, “Challenges Facing Financial Accounting,” what did the AICPA Special Committee on Financial Reporting suggest should be included in future financial statements? Non-financial Measurements (customer satisfaction indexes, backlog information, and reject rates on goods purchases). Forward-looking Information Soft Assets (a company’s know-how, market dominance, marketing setup, well-trained employees, and brand image). Timeliness (no real time financial information) Adjusting the Accounts Timing Issues The Basics of Adjusting Entries The Adjusted Trial Balance and Financial .
