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Long-Term Liabilities
Where funds are needed for a long-term purpose such as construction of a building, a long-term liability account would be used. Presumably, increased earnings would be used to retire the debt. Almost always, long-term liabilities are interest bearing and have a fixed due date.
Long-Term Notes Payable
The company may be able to obtain the needed amount from one lender rather than issuing bonds for sale to the public. Sometimes notes may be issued to await better terms for issuing bonds. i.e. van loan.
Types of Assets
Fixed Current Other
Types of Liabilities
Current Long-term Contingent
Types of Equity
Partners equity Capital Profit Retained profit
Current Assets
Assets reasonably expected to be converted into cash or used in the current operation of the business (usually taken as one year). Cash Checking PayPal Account Inventory T-Shirts CDs
Fixed Assets or Plant Assets
Long-lived assets used in the production of goods or services. These assets are used in the operation of the business rather than being held for sale, as are inventory items. Music equipment The van Recording equipment Real estate
Other Assets
Sometimes other long-term assets but essentially just a miscellaneous category. outside investments- "Jingle" company intangible assets- songs and recordings (can be included in balance sheet as assets especially if you purchase them). Developed songs, recordings, films or software w/a…
Innovator's Dilemma
Bc companies tend to innovate faster than their customers' lives change, most organizations eventually end up producing products or services that are too good, too expensive and too inconvenient for customers. By only pursuing "sustaining innovations" that perpetuate what has historically…
Disruptive Innovations
Term of art coined by Clayton Christensen, describes a process by which a product or service takes root initially in simple applications at the bottom of a market and then relentlessly moves 'up market', eventually displacing established competitors.
State of the Art
"Does more"
Inferior
"Does less"
Email
U.S. Postal Service
MP3s
CDs
Home Recording Software
Pro Studio Equipment
Voce Hammond B3 Simulator
Hammond B3 Organ
Ebook
Paperback
Iphone/Android Apps
Full featured computer software
EasyBooks
Quickbooks
Teac 2340 Series 4 Track
Studer 24 track Recorders
Sister Sledge: "We are Family"
The Sugarhill Gang- "Rappers Delight"
Sylvia Robinson
Producer/founder of Sugarhill Records.
Blues
Jazz
Rock N Roll
Big Band
Rap
RB/Funk/Disco
Punk
Stadium Rock/Progressive Rock
Grunge/Alternative
"Hair" metal
Outlaw Country
Country
Musical Innovations
The upstart musical form is often simpler and cruder. Fewer instruments. Lower production values in recording. Lower production value at concerts. The upstart musical form relies less on musicianship and more on emotion and energy.
4 Basic Accounting Statements/Reports
Income Statement or Profit and Loss Report The Balance Sheet Statement of Cash Flows or Cash Flow Report Statement of Owner's Equity or Owner's Equity Report
Accrual Basis Accounting
Revenue is recognized when earned not received. Expenses are recognized when incurred not when paid.
Unearned Revenues
Sometimes revenue is received in advance, such as magazine subscriptions or rent. These are liabilities as they represent claims against the enterprise. i.e. deposits for shows.
Bonds: Less to Greater Risk
US Treasury Bonds 3 months. US Treasury Bonds 30 years. French Government Bonds. Italian Government Bonds. Spanish Government Bonds. Greek Government Bonds.
Borrowing: Less to Greater Risk
Prime FHA mortgage. SubPrime mortgage. Secured line of credit/Home equity. Unsecured line of credit. Credit card debt. Payday Loans.
Interest Rate
Reflects expectations of inflation. Reflects borrower risk. Higher interest= higher risk or higher inflation. High risk= high rate. Low risk= low rate.

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