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CECL Excel Workbook
If you would like to use the Excel workbook that was used to create the Universal CPA lecture on CECL for debt securities, please click the link below to download the Excel workbook: CECL Calculation workbook (Universal CPA Review)
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Journal Entry for Direct Materials Variance
Journal Entry for Direct Materials Variance In the current year, Mission Burrito budgeted 6,000 pounds of production and actually used 4,000 pounds. Material cost was budgeted for $5 per pound and the actual cost was $8 per pound. What would the debit or credit to the direct material efficiency variance account be for the current…
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Understanding Variance Analysis
Variance Analysis Variance analysis is a method for companies to compare its actual performance vs its budgeted amount for that cost measurement (related to the flexible budget). The differences between the standard (budgeted) amount of cost and the actual amount that the organization incurs is referred to as a variance. By analyzing variances, the company…
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Variance Analysis Excel Workbook
If you would like to use the Excel workbook that was used to create the Universal CPA lecture on variance analysis, please click the link below to download the Excel workbook: Variance Analysis Lecture Example
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Discontinued Operations on the FAR CPA Exam
Overview of Discontinued Operations In financial reporting, discontinued operations refer to a component of a company’s core business or product line that have been divested or shut down. Discontinued operations will be reported (net of tax) separately from continuing operations on the income statement. The reason that discontinued operations are reported separately is so that…
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Equity Method Excel Workbook
If you would like to use the Excel workbook that was used to create the Universal CPA lecture on the equity method, please click the link below to download the Excel workbook: Equity Method Lecture Example https://youtu.be/QE4flnmuSkw
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How Hard is the CPA Exam?
So you’re thinking about taking the CPA exam? Whether you have a dream of becoming a tax advisor, feel as though you need public accounting experience, or just want to solidify your business acumen, the CPA license is one of the most prestigious and well respected licenses in the business world. The exam itself is…
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How to calculate cash to accrual adjustment for deferred revenue?
Deferred revenue (liability) will be increased when the company collects cash from customers related to revenue that cannot be recognized (i.e., unearned as performance obligations have not been satisfied). Deferred revenue will be decreased when the company recognizes revenues that was previously categorized as unearned revenue. On the exam, you could be asked for the…