问题
单项选择题
An analyst does research about accrual accounting. The accrued expense account is most likeLy recorded :()
A. as an asset on the balance sheet.
B. on the income statement.
C. as a liability on the balance sheet.
答案
参考答案:C
解析:
权责发生制(accruals)共包括以下4种情况:
(1)预收账款(unearned revenue)——负债类账户
已经收到现金,但是没有确认销售收入,因为销售的过程还没有完成。
(2)待摊费用(prepaid expense)——资产类账户
现金已经支付,但费用不能马上全部确认,而是应该在一定期限内分摊。
(3)应计收入(accrued revenue)——资产类账户
企业已经提供产品或服务,但现金还没有收到。
(4)应计费用(accrued expense)——负债类账户
企业当期应支付,但尚未支付的费用。