Contra accounts adjust asset values, like equipment depreciation reducing fixed assets. Increased allowance for doubtful accounts may signal rising uncollectable receivables. Companies use contra ...
In late 2014,Intel(NASDAQ: INTC) disclosed that its newly announced Bay Trail platform intended for Windows and Android tablets had a pretty serious cost structure problem. According to the company, ...
The closing of revenue and expense accounts are the first two steps in a company's monthly close process. "Closing" these accounts means that the balance is reset to zero and recordkeeping can begin ...