The inventory loss should be recorded entirely in the second quarter that ends in 6/30/2015 since losses have to be recorded as soon as the company recognizes them. The other quarters should not reflect any of the losses associated with this event.
Explanation:
The accrual accounting principle states that accounting transactions have to be recorded in the period when they actually happen. The conservatism principle states that liabilities and losses have to be recorded as soon as they are recognized.
The Dean placed professors in departments based on the subjects they teach or based on their functions in the school. So all professors that function as economics professors are placed in the same department. This is an example of grouping employees by functions.
In geographic grouping, professors would be grouped based on the different regions they teach.
In product grouping, employees are placed in groups based on the product they produce.
Amortization is a technique used in accounting. It involves the process of spreading payment over multiple periods. In accounting, amortization refers to the allocation of the cost of intangible assets over its lifetime.
For instance, amortization of a loan means spreading the interest and principal of the loan over its lifetime. It means fixed monthly payments of interest and principal.
