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Do you find any missing in classification of the Types of Accounts? If yes please mention the type with examples--The help is required to edit wiki.

<p>Different Types of accounts as given in wiki:</p> <ol><li><strong><a href="/wiki/Asset">Asset</a> accounts</strong>: represent the different types of economic resources owned or controlled by business, common examples of Asset accounts are cash, cash in bank, building, inventory, prepaid rent, goodwill, accounts receivable<a href="#cite_note-1">[1]</a></li> <li><strong><a href="/wiki/Liability_(financial_accounting)">Liability</a> accounts</strong>: represent the different types of economic obligations by a business, such as accounts payable, bank loan, bonds payable, accrued interest.[<em><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed"><span>citation needed</span></a></em>]</li> <li><strong><a href="/wiki/Ownership_equity">Equity</a> accounts</strong>: represent the residual equity of a business (after deducting from Assets all the liabilities) including Retained Earnings and Appropriations.[<em><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed"><span>citation needed</span></a></em>]</li> <li><strong><a href="/wiki/Revenue">Revenue</a> accounts</strong> or <strong><a href="/wiki/Income">income</a></strong>: represent the company's gross earnings and common examples include Sales, Service revenue and Interest Income.[<em><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed"><span>citation needed</span></a></em>]</li> <li><strong><a href="/wiki/Expense">Expense</a> accounts</strong>: represent the company's expenditures to enable itself to operate. Common examples are electricity and water, rentals, depreciation, doubtful accounts, interest, insurance.[<em><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed"><span>citation needed</span></a></em>]</li> <li><strong><a href="/wiki/Contra-accounts">Contra-accounts</a></strong>: Some balance sheet items have corresponding contra accounts, with negative balances, that offset them. Examples are <a href="/wiki/Accumulated_depreciation">accumulated depreciation</a> against equipment, and <a href="/wiki/Allowance_for_bad_debts">allowance for bad debts</a> against long-term <a href="/wiki/Notes_receivable">notes receivable</a>.</li> </ol>

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Question added by VENKITARAMAN KRISHNA MOORTHY VRINDAVAN , Project Execution Manager & Accounts Manager , ALI INTERNATIONAL TRADING EST.
Date Posted: 2014/11/19

All Types of accounts are coverd, Nothing is missing. I think that

 

 

Md Shafiquzzaman
by Md Shafiquzzaman , SR. EXECUTIVE , ORIENT ALLURE KNITWEAR LTD.

INTANGIBLE ASSET ( OFF BLANCE SHEET) , SUCH AS  GOODWILL , PRATENT  ETC .

 

Jerry jr Negrido
by Jerry jr Negrido , Customer Service Team Leader , iQor

Missing data are classified as MCAR (Missing Completely At Random) if the events that lead to the absence of a particular information are independent from both the observable variables and the unobservable parameters. That is, this missing data is produced entirely at random.

Kamran Barahang
by Kamran Barahang , Accountnat , MTN

It seems that you may have meant to ask about the types of liabilities rather than the types of accounts. Nonetheless, I can provide a brief overview of the different types of accounts in accounting:

  1. Assets: resources owned by the company that have economic value and can be used to generate future benefits. Examples include cash, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment.

  2. Liabilities: obligations that the company owes to others and must be settled in the future. Examples include accounts payable, loans payable, and accrued expenses.

  3. Equity: the residual interest in the assets of the company after all liabilities have been deducted. Examples include common stock and retained earnings.

  4. Revenues: income earned by the company from the sale of goods or services. Examples include sales revenue, service revenue, and interest revenue.

  5. Expenses: costs incurred by the company in order to generate revenue. Examples include salaries and wages, rent, and utilities.

It's worth noting that some accountants may use slightly different classifications, or may further subdivide these categories. However, these are generally the main types of accounts used in accounting.

Danish Hassan
by Danish Hassan , Director BPM Team Administrator in Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) , Allied Bank Limited

In accounting, the types of accounts can be broadly classified into five categories known as the chart of accounts:

  1. Assets: These are resources owned by a company that have economic value and are expected to provide future benefits. Examples include cash, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment.

  2. Liabilities: As discussed earlier, liabilities represent the obligations or debts owed by a company to external parties. This includes accounts payable, loans payable, accrued expenses, and other types of liabilities.

  3. Equity: Equity represents the residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting liabilities. It includes capital contributed by owners and retained earnings. Equity can be further categorized into common stock, preferred stock, and retained earnings.

  4. Revenue: Revenue accounts record the income earned by a company through its primary business activities. This includes sales revenue, service revenue, interest revenue, and any other sources of income.

  5. Expenses: Expense accounts record the costs incurred by a company in its day-to-day operations. Examples include salaries and wages, rent, utilities, advertising expenses, and depreciation expenses.

These five categories provide a comprehensive classification of accounts used in accounting systems to organize and track financial transactions. However, it's worth noting that specific businesses or industries may have additional account classifications based on their unique needs or regulatory requirements.

KAPIL GAIKWAD
by KAPIL GAIKWAD , Sr. Finance Associates , Atmantan wellness center

All accounts belong to either the balance sheet or the income statement. On the balance sheet, you draw a list of assets and liabilities, and classify accounts as assets, liabilities or equity.

Ibrahim Murudkar
by Ibrahim Murudkar , Computer Operator , Juma Al Majid

No,Because I didn't know,means Here there is not any accountshown

Mahmoud elnagar
by Mahmoud elnagar , CEO Chief Executive Officer , Pay Bokra

Upon reviewing the classification of types of accounts provided, I notice that one type is missing. The missing type is:

  1. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accounts: These accounts represent the direct costs associated with producing goods or services sold by a business. Examples of COGS accounts include the cost of raw materials, direct labor expenses, and manufacturing overhead costs.

Including this additional type ensures comprehensive coverage of the major types of accounts commonly used in financial accounting.

AMMAD BUKHARI
by AMMAD BUKHARI , Senior Key Account Manager , F3 Capital

CLASSIFICATION IS ALREADY GIVEN IN RESPECT OF (ASSETS , LIABILITIES , EQUITIES , EXPENSES,INCOME ETC).

Muhammad Saleem
by Muhammad Saleem , Document Control And Admin Officer , gujjar dish antina

Trade DAbts, Security Dposits, Provison of taxtion, defferd cost are mising

Danish  ali
by Danish ali , Accountant Manager , ASIANDEVS

Yes, there are other classifications of accounts beyond liabilities. Here’s a more complete overview of the types of accounts typically found in accounting: 1. Assets Assets are resources owned by the company that are expected to provide future economic benefits. Assets can be further classified into two categories: Current Assets: Assets that are expected to be converted into cash or used up within one year or the company’s operating cycle (whichever is longer). Examples include cash, accounts receivable, and inventory. Non-Current (Long-Term) Assets: Assets that are expected to provide benefits beyond one year. Examples include property, equipment, intangible assets (like patents or trademarks), and long-term investments. 2. Liabilities Liabilities represent obligations that a company must settle in the future. They are classified as: Current Liabilities: Obligations due within one year. Examples include accounts payable, short-term loans, accrued expenses. Non-Current (Long-Term) Liabilities: Obligations due beyond one year. Examples include long-term debt, bonds payable, pension liabilities. Contingent Liabilities: Potential liabilities that depend on the occurrence of future events, such as pending lawsuits or product warranties. 3. Equity Equity represents the ownership interest in the company. It’s the residual value after liabilities are deducted from assets. Key components include: Owner’s Equity (or Shareholders' Equity): The capital invested by the owners or shareholders, plus retained earnings. Retained Earnings: Profits that have been reinvested into the business, rather than distributed as dividends. Common Stock/Share Capital: The value of the shares issued to investors in exchange for capital. 4. Revenue (Income) Revenue accounts track the money a company earns from its primary business activities. Examples include: Sales Revenue: Earnings from selling goods or services. Interest Income: Earnings from investments or cash holdings. 5. Expenses Expense accounts track the costs incurred by a business in its operations. Examples include: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): The direct costs of producing goods sold or services rendered. Operating Expenses: Expenses related to normal business operations, such as salaries, rent, utilities, and marketing costs. Interest Expenses: Costs incurred from borrowing funds. 6. Gains and Losses Gains: Increases in equity from peripheral or incidental transactions (e.g., selling an asset at a higher price than its book value). Losses: Decreases in equity from peripheral or incidental transactions (e.g., selling an asset at a loss). Summary of Account Classifications: Assets Current Assets Non-Current Assets Liabilities Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Contingent Liabilities Equity Revenue Expenses Gains and Losses By covering all these types of accounts, a company can effectively manage its financial position and report on its performance.

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