Accounting for Managers
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Accounting for Managers
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52 Revenue Cash coming into the business as a result of operations. Materials Raw materials used in a manufacturing or pro- duction process. Labor Labor resources used in the manufacturing or production process. Overhead All costs related to manufacturing or production process, including plant, equipment, supplies, depreciation, and utilities. Selling Costs related to sales operations. General and Administrative Costs incurred by the company other than production or sales, including staff, staff equipment, and staff supplies. Operating Income Income after subtracting the costs of produc- tion and operation. Dividends and Interest Income from investments unrelated to business operations. Interest Expense Interest paid on bank loans and other debt. Unusual/Extraordinary Gains or losses associated with nonroutine events, such as selling an asset or an operation, receiving a large settle- ment, or natural disaster damage. Webster03.qxd 8/29/2003 5:32 PM Page 52 variations in the income statement format depending on industry, company size, and disclosure needs. They will still follow the gen- eral sequence resolving debits and credits. Note also that this example classifies the income as it related first to production, the Gross Margin, also called “income from continuing operations.” Many consider this number the most important predictor of future business health. If it’s high, your business generates enough cash to support the activity that’s actually making money. From the Gross Margin, subtract all the expenses incurred in “keeping the doors open” to yield Operating Income. This sub- division of the income statement is not a GAAP requirement, but it gives an idea of the strength and profitability of the core business operation. Then both expenses and income not related to operations are calculated. Often these are single-event items that will not recur—the tornado that took the roof or the obscure patent sold for big bucks. That brings us to Income Before Tax. We subtract the income tax and finally reach the bottom line, Net Income. This is how much we made. To know how well GW did as a company, you would have to compare this 7% return with others in the widget industry. It could be great, fair, or downright anemic. Download 3.03 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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