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How to Improve Your Small Business Profits [Video]

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Careers at GAAP Dynamics [Video]

Are you a CPA who’s cut from a different cloth than your peers? Are you an artist or an educator looking to venture down a new path? Perhaps you love interacting with people and sharing your knowledge just as much as (if not more than!) you love your daily accounting and auditing tasks. Maybe you’re looking for a new way to express your creativity or expand your teaching skills. Being an accountant doesn’t just mean preparing journal entries and closing books every day, and there are always new opportunities to fuel your creativity and expand your skills. GAAP Dynamics gets it. We’re searching for CPAS who are technical experts with an entrepreneurial, highly motivated energy — and excited to be an integral member of a fast-paced, growing company. Are you a creator? We want you too, as we dive head-first into the exciting world of eLearning. Why waste your time as a Dilbert? You can let your skills and personality shine at GAAP Dynamics! Ready to make a change? Let’s talk: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/about/careers/ Visit GAAP Dynamics: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/ View our online courses: https://revolution.gaapdynamics.com/

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Careers at GAAP Dynamics: Bloopers [Video]

Even professionals mess up sometimes! During the recent reshoot of our career video, we made some mistakes and slip-ups, here for you to enjoy! Here at GAAP Dynamics, accounting and eLearning doesn’t have to be all about spreadsheets and powerpoints. We believe that working hard is just as important as playing hard. Take a peek into what happens behind the scenes at GAAP D! Careers at GAAP Dynamics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnOqkTM07Rs Visit GAAP Dynamics: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/ View our online courses: https://revolution.gaapdynamics.com/ Music Credit: Lesfm from Pixabay

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Creditworthiness Introduction, Agencies and Criteria: Finance Basics [Video]

This is a video on Creditworthiness: Introduction, Agencies and Criteria. In this video tutorial, we will discuss the basics of creditworthiness, credit Rating, whom creditworthiness applies to, its criteria, top credit rating agencies, how the creditworthiness of individuals & companies is measured, etc. #Creditworthiness #CreditRating #wallstreetmojo #Individualrating #companyrating #S&P #Fitch #moody Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:27 – What is a Credit Rating? 00:58 – What is creditworthiness? 01:20 – Whom does creditworthiness apply to? 01:24 – What are the criteria of Creditworthiness? 01:34 – Which are the top credit rating agencies? 01:44 – How the creditworthiness of individuals is measured? 02:07 – What is the Character criteria of evaluating creditworthiness? 02:19 – What is the Capacity criteria for evaluating creditworthiness? 03:11 – What is the Capital criteria for evaluating creditworthiness? 03:42 – What is the Conditions criteria for evaluating creditworthiness? 04:08 – What is the Collateral criteria for evaluating creditworthiness? 04:27 – How the creditworthiness of a company is measured? 04:51 – Conclusion (Explained in detail in the video) Let’s say a person asks you for a small loan and promises to pay back in a week’s time. But he has not returned the money of a few others! I.e his creditworthiness is in question! You might still decide emotionally but for a bank, it would be a practical decision based on his creditworthiness. (Explained in detail in the video) Creditworthiness is a measure of judging the loan repayment history of borrowers to ascertain their worth as a debtor who should be extended a future credit or not. Creditworthiness applies to people, sovereign states, securities, and other entities. (Explained in detail in the video) The three biggest credit rating agencies for securities and sovereign states are Moody’s, Standard & Poor, and Fitch. (Explained in detail in the video) Creditworthiness for Individuals: Creditworthiness for individuals is evaluated based on several factors. Typically, lenders will take a qualitative and quantitative look at the 5 C’s of Credit when evaluating a borrower: #1 – Character (Explained in detail in the video) #2 – Capacity (Explained in detail in the video) #3 – Capital (Explained in detail in the video) #4 – Conditions (Explained in detail in the video) #5 – Collateral (Explained in detail in the video) The factors for judging a company’s creditworthiness are the same, but the analysis is done concerning the business. Lenders often look for security against loans or guarantees, especially in the case of high-risk borrowers. A high-risk borrower has a greater chance of defaulting. Besides, the bank or lenders also charge higher interest rates from such a group to compensate for the greater risk. (Explained in detail in the video) This brings us to the end of the first part of this video. In part 2 we will cover the creditworthiness of Sovereign States & securities! What are your views on the creditworthiness & credit rating agencies' processes! Do share in the comment section below! Don’t forget to subscribe and vote a thumbs-up for our videos. It keeps us movitvated to post great videos for you! ========================================================================== Subscribe to Our Channel – Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChlNXSK2tC9SJ2Fhhb2kOUw?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/wallstreetmojo/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/wallstreetmojo Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/wallstreetmojoofficial/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wallstreetmojo

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Pensions and Postretirement [Video]

This is the introductory video to our self-study eLearning course "Pensions and Postretirement Benefits." Check it out here: https://revolution.gaapdynamics.com/catalog Are you planning to live until 100 (We sure hope so!)? But do you wonder if your employer has the same assumption (probably not!)? But why does it matter? Well, this is one of the many assumptions your employer must consider when accounting for your retirement benefits. It is important to understand the many inputs and estimates used to value various retirement obligations, which have specific guidance depending on the type of benefit. Learn more about GAAP Dynamics: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/​ Check out our other online courses on the Revolution: https://revolution.gaapdynamics.com/c…​ Subscribe to GAAP Dynamics to see more videos like these!

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Property, Plant and Equipment [Video]

For many companies, property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) is often a significant line item in the balance sheet. Do you know what’s included in this line item? In this CPE-eligible, eLearning course (1.2 CPE) we discuss the types of assets and costs that should be capitalized as part of PP&E. You learn about the concept of depreciation, including the inputs needed and the various methodologies available to calculate depreciation in the financial statements. Finally, this online course covers the difference in accounting and reporting under U.S. GAAP for held-for-sale assets as compared to those assets that are held for use. Take our self-study eLearning course here: https://revolution.gaapdynamics.com/learn/course/26/Property%252C%2520Plant%2520and%2520Equipment Learn more about GAAP Dynamics: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/ Check out our other online courses on the Revolution: https://revolution.gaapdynamics.com/learn/catalog Subscribe to GAAP Dynamics to see more videos like this!

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Interest Method and Effective Interest Rates [Video]

You've researched how to account for a transaction, and it says to use the "interest method." Feeling like you've now got more questions than answers? While the interest method can seem like a monumental risk, we break it down for you in this CPE-eligible, eLearning course (0.5 CPE)! We walk through what the interest method is, as explained in ASC 835, where it is commonly used in U.S. GAAP, and how the method works. Hoping for a step-by-step example? You're in luck! We included two examples in this online course so you can truly understand how to calculate the effective rate and apply the interest method in practice. Take our self-study eLearning course here: https://revolution.gaapdynamics.com/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/59/interest-method-and-effective-interest-rates Learn more about GAAP Dynamics: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/ Check out our other online courses on the Revolution: https://revolution.gaapdynamics.com/learn/catalog Subscribe to GAAP Dynamics to see more videos like this!

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Significant Accounts in the Purchasing Process [Video]

Once the auditor has a solid understanding of the company’s purchasing the process, the auditor can identify significant accounts in the purchasing process and relevant assertions. Significant accounts for the purchasing process can include accounts payable, accrued expenses, and many of the expenses that appear on the income statement. The auditor should also examine transactions that affect accounts payable, such as purchase transactions and cash disbursement transactions. With respect to accounts payable, management is asserting that: • Liabilities represent actual obligations of the company (existence) • All liabilities and related expenses or assets have been recorded (completeness) • All liabilities and related expenses or assets have been recorded in the correct period (cutoff) • All liabilities and related expenses or assets have been recorded for the correct amount (valuation) • Expenses have been recorded in the correct account (classification) Completeness is one of the most important assertions for accounts payable. Accounts payable are often associated with an expense, so failing to record accounts payable will not only reduce liabilities on the balance sheet but reduce expenses on the income statement. The auditor thus needs to search for unrecorded liabilities. The cutoff assertion is related to completeness, as management may try to reduce liabilities and expenses by postponing the recording of accounts payable until after the end of the period. Alternatively, management might close the books early (e.g., December 27 instead of December 31) to avoid recording a liability at the end of the period. The auditor should thus look carefully at accounts payable recorded immediately following the end of the period. Existence is not as important as completeness and cutoff, as management has little incentive to overstate accounts payable. The company’s employees, however, might create fictitious accounts payable or try to run personal expenses through accounts payable. For these reasons, the existence assertion is relevant, as some accounts payable might not be real obligations of the company. The valuation assertion is also relevant, as management has an incentive to understate liabilities. In some cases, the company’s vendors might overstate amounts due to them. Classification can be an issue for the expenses that are recognized in conjunction with accounts payable. Misclassification of expenses has been a factor in numerous high-profile frauds. WorldCom, for example, classified routine expenses as capital expenditures, which stretched the recognition of the expenses over a longer time horizon. 0:00 Introduction 0:28 Identify significant accounts (accounts payable) 1:31 Transactions affecting accounts payable 2:54 Identify the relevant assertions 3:09 The completeness assertion for accounts payable 4:13 The existence assertion for accounts payable 5:38 The cutoff assertion for accounts payable 6:30 The valuation assertion for accounts payable 6:52 The classification assertion for accounts payable 7:32 Assertions for purchase transactions and cash disbursement transactions — Edspira is the creation of Michael McLaughlin, an award-winning professor who went from teenage homelessness to a PhD. Edspira’s mission is to make a high-quality business education freely available to the world. — SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE 53-PAGE GUIDE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PLUS: • A 23-PAGE GUIDE TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING • A 44-PAGE GUIDE TO U.S. TAXATION • A 75-PAGE GUIDE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS • MANY MORE FREE PDF GUIDES AND SPREADSHEETS * http://eepurl.com/dIaa5z — SUPPORT EDSPIRA ON PATREON *https://www.patreon.com/prof_mclaughlin — GET CERTIFIED IN FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS, IFRS 16, AND ASSET-LIABILITY MANAGEMENT * https://edspira.thinkific.com — LISTEN TO THE SCHEME PODCAST * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheme/id1522352725 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WaNTqVFxISHlgcSWNT1kc * Website: https://www.edspira.com/podcast-2/ — GET TAX TIPS ON TIKTOK * https://www.tiktok.com/@prof_mclaughlin — ACCESS INDEX OF VIDEOS * https://www.edspira.com/index — CONNECT WITH EDSPIRA * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Edspira * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edspiradotcom * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edspira — CONNECT WITH MICHAEL * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Prof_McLaughlin * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-michael-mclaughlin — ABOUT EDSPIRA AND ITS CREATOR * https://www.edspira.com/about/ * https://michaelmclaughlin.com

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Income Tax deductions- Easy explanation! [Video]

In this video, you’ll learn about Income tax deductions and how you can save tax on your income! #incometaxdeductions #savetax #wallstreetmojo #itrtax #tax #deductions Make sure you take an accountant's help before submitting your tax report, as mistakes can lead to errors and notices from the tax department. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:50 – What are income tax deductions? 00:55 – What is Deduction on investments like PPF, EPF, or ELSS? 00:50 – What are Deduction under section 80 C 01:05 – What are Deduction under 80 CCD 01:05 – What are Deduction on National Pension Scheme or the Atal Pension Yojana 01:27 – What are Deduction on home loan? 01:27 – What are Deduction under section 24? 01:56 – What are Deduction on medical insurance? 01:56 – What are Deduction under section 80 D? 02:12 – What are Deduction on medical insurance: Senior citizen parents? 02:31 – What are Deduction on education loan? 02:31 – What are Deduction under section 80 E? 02:51 – What are Deduction on donations? 02:51 – What are Deduction under section 80 G? 03:14 – What is the Standard deduction for salaried individuals? 04:10 – Tax calculation on 10lac. 05:00 – Conclusion (Explained in detail in the video) Did you know, you can pay zero tax on an income of Rs. 10 lakh a year and save Rs. 60,000 on taxes paid? Well, you can use the various income tax deductions the government has provided us and save almost Rs. 60,000 on the income tax on income of up to Rs. 10 lakh. Here are some prominent income tax deductions: (Explained in detail in the video) 1. Deduction on investments 1.5 lakh if you invest that money in PPF, EPF, or ELSS under section 80 C of the Income Tax Act. (Explained in detail in the video) Rs. 50,000 under section 80 CCD if you invest the money in the National Pension Scheme or the Atal Pension Yojana. (Explained in detail in the video) 2. Deduction on home loan Rs. 2,00,000 of interest repayment on that loan under section 24 of the Income Tax Act. (Explained in detail in the video) 3. Deduction on medical insurance Premiums you have taken for yourself, your spouse, and your kids: section 80 D: Rs. 25,000. Senior citizen parents: Rs. 50,000. (Explained in detail in the video) 4. Deduction on education loan Interest paid under section 80 E of the Income Tax Act. (Explained in detail in the video) 5. Deduction on donations Upto 100% donation section 80 G. (Explained in detail in the video) 6. Standard deduction for salaried individuals Rs. 50,000 without investing anywhere. With this, the total deductions equal Rs. 5,25,000 without education home loans or donations benefits. (Explained in detail in the video) So even if your yearly income is, say, Rs. 10 lakhs, you are paying zero tax. If you didn’t take the benefit of all these deductions, your tax liability would be of Rs. 75,000 depending on the tax brackets you would fall under. How Rs. 75,000? (Explained in detail in the video) But, if you take the benefit of all the deductions that are available to you, you can save on that much amount. That’s a savings of around Rs. 75,000, which is all yours to keep. If you don’t want to miss out on such videos, then subscribe to our channel. 😊 Don’t forget to like the video, comment, and also share. This keeps us inspired to create better videos! ========================================================================== Subscribe to Our Channel – Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChlNXSK2tC9SJ2Fhhb2kOUw?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/wallstreetmojo/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/wallstreetmojo Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/wallstreetmojoofficial/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wallstreetmojo

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How to Manage People Effectively at Work | Manager Skills Training [Video]

Discover How to Manage People Effectively at Work. Go to https://www.bizmove.com to get a free business plan template, plus dozens of tools for managing and starting a business, featuring dozens of templates, books, worksheets, tools, software, checklists, videos, manuals, and spreadsheets. All completely free, no strings attached. Also see here how I managed to save hundreds on car insurance (my dirty little trick): https://www.bizmove.com/auto-car-insurance.