Expenses incurred means when it happens, as opposed to when u pay it
For example, i pay 800 in advance for 10 days rent it is prepaid, and therefore an asset.
In order to be recognised as a rent expense, 10 days must expire and the prepaid rent now becomes an expense.
This is because the expense has not yet incurred (happened) until after the 10th day when the rent is due
Under this system it is recognised when it is incurred as opposed to cash basis, that is, it is incurred when u pay 800
When someone pays u in advance
Dr Cash at bank 800
Cr unearned revenu 800
(receive rent in advance)
When the periods expired, meaning the revenue is earned
Dr Unearned revenue 800
Cr revenue 800
(Revenue has now been earned and the unearned revenue is balanced out)
The reason why revenues are understated and liabilities overstated lies in the 2nd journal entry
1) If u dont reduce liabilities by debiting unearned revenue, then u are not decreasing the liabilities as it should, therefore liabilities are overstated
2) If u dont increase revenue by crediting the revenue account, then revenue accoutns are understated
P.S whats ANTZ PANTS?
Anyone got experience or know what was in last years ACCG101 exam? Heard they dont change much,