The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is a way to calculate the return on investment taking into account the effect of…
Future Value of Annuity Due
To calculate the future value of an annuity due, we need to adjust the formula for the future value of…
Future Value of an Annuity
The formula to calculate the future value of an annuity is given below but it can get complex. Our calculator…
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are non-physical assets that provide economic benefits to a business. Unlike tangible assets such as machinery or buildings,…
Onerous Contract
An onerous contract is a type of contract in which the costs of the contract exceed the economic benefits that…
Cost Convention
The cost convention, also known as the historical cost principle, is an accounting principle that requires assets to be recorded…
Realization Convention
The realization convention is an accounting principle that dictates when revenue should be recognized in the financial statements. According to…
Accrual Convention
The accrual convention, also known as the accrual basis of accounting, is a fundamental principle that requires transactions and events…
Substance Over Form
“Substance over form” is an accounting principle that emphasizes the economic reality of transactions over their legal form. According to…
Conservatism Convention
The conservatism convention is also known as the prudence principle. It dictates that when faced with uncertainty, the entity should…