會計學原理培訓資料(英文版)(ppt 40頁)

會計學原理培訓資料(英文版)內容提要：
SHORT-TERM NOTES PAYABLE：
A written promise to pay a specified amount on a definite future date within one year or the company’s operating cycle, whichever is longer.
Often include unearned revenues and notes payable.
Unearned revenues from magazine subscriptions often cover more than one accounting period. A portion of the earned revenue is recognized each period and the unearned revenue account is reduced.
Notes payable often extend over more than one accounting period. A three-year note payable would be classified as a current liability for one year and a long-term liability for two years.
REASONABLY POSSIBLE CONTINGENT LIABILITIES：
Potential Legal Claims – A potential claim is recorded if the amount can be reasonably estimated and payment for damages is probable.
Debt Guarantees – The guarantor usually discloses the guarantee in its financial statement notes. If it is probable that the debtor will default, the guarantor should record and report the guarantee as a liability.

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