Exploring the 8 Types of Financial Accounting: Specializations and Methods

Exploring the 8 Types of Financial Accounting: Specializations and Methods

Financial accounting is classified into eight types. Each branch arose as a result of technological, economic, or industrial advancements and has its own specialized application.  Accountants typically specialize in one field. Some of these accounting branches are critical to small businesses. As applicable, their utility will be noted below. In this article, we will cover

Understanding Accrued Expenses: Definition, Types, and Recording Methods

Understanding Accrued Expenses: Definition, Types, and Recording Methods

When a business or organization accounts for expenses that it will pay off at future dates, the company might record these liabilities as accrued expenses. Even though accrued expenses are scheduled for a future payoff, they are an important accounting element included in a business’s balance sheet that can allow the business to understand its