Al is a medical doctor who conducts his practice as a sole proprietor. During 2013, he received cash of $280,000 for medical services. Of the amount collected, $40,000 was for services provided in 2012. At the end of 2013, Al had accounts receivable of $60,000, all for services rendered in 2013. In addition, at the end of the year, Al received $12,000 as an advance payment from a health maintenance organization (HMO) for services to be rendered in 2014.
Compute Al's gross income for 2013:
a. Using the cash basis of accounting.
b. Using the accrual basis of accounting.
c. Advise Al on which method of accounting he should use?
Answer:
a. Cash basis
This recognizes revenue and expenses only when cash been received or spent.
Gross income for 2013 = Cash received for medical services + Advance payment
= 280,000 + 12,000
= $292,000
b. Accrual basis
This recognizes only revenue and expenses incurred in a period, regardless of if cash is paid or not.
Gross income for 2013 = Cash received for medical services - Cash received for medical services provided in previous periods + Accounts receivable
= 280,000 - 40,000 + 60,000
= $300,000
c. Use CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
From a taxation point of view, using the cash basis would be more beneficial as Al will pay a less amount of tax as it is a lower income.
He will also be sure of the cash received unlike Accrual that recognizes Accounts receivable which have a chance of not being collected.
Which tax withholding is required by the federal government?
Jonas has been assigned to work with a team at Falk Enterprises, Inc. Jonas has supervised this team in the past, and they have always failed to produce results on time. One of the difficulties previously cited by the team was confusion over the roles each team member played. Discuss some the possible roles each of these team members could play and some steps Jonas could take to avoid frustration and delay with this project.
Answer:
There should be defined roles of all the team members and they should know their responsibilities.
Explanation:
Jonas should clearly assign tasks of the project to his team members and each member should be accountable for his task. Jonas should teach his team about the significance of time management and therefore task must be completed before deadlines. Each member of the team must have defined responsibilities and roles.
what is a bond? in your own words. financially.
Answer: to me a bond is a very close friendship that is official and that is well known to the world
Explanation:
what is commercial bank? in your own words.
Answer:
a commercial Bank is a type of banks that provide services such as accepting deposits making business loan etc
Explanation:
differentiate between Central Banks and other banks
Commercial banks serve individuals and businesses, while central banks serve the country's banking system. They provide money transfers back and forth between banks and governmental institutions both domestically and in cases of transactions with foreign entities.
define default economics.
Answer:
Default is the failure to repay a debt, including interest or principal, on a loan or security. A default can occur when a borrower is unable to make timely payments, misses payments, or avoids or stops making payments.
Explanation:
Answer:
the failure to repay a debt
Explanation:
the failure to repay a debt
What are some potential positive outcomes of filing for bankruptcy?
Answer:
An automatic stay against creditors. Once you file, the court automatically issues this stay against any and all debt collection activity.
Dischargeable debts.
Bankruptcy exemptions might allow you to maintain ownership of your property after bankruptcy.
Credit Score.