Category: Agricultural Finance

Accounts Payable on Farm Balance Sheet

Accounts Payable on Farm Balance Sheet

Accounts payable are any amounts owed by a farmer, rancher or business to its suppliers, vendors, or creditors for goods or services received on credit. In other words, it represents the short-term obligations that a company has incurred but has not yet paid for. In This Section What are Accounts Payable? Types and Examples of

Wages Payable on a Farm Balance Sheet

Wages Payable on a Farm Balance Sheet

Wages payable represent the amount of wages or salaries that the farm owes to its employees but has not yet paid as of the balance sheet date.  In This Section What are Wages Payable? Types and Examples of Wages Payable Wages Payable on the Balance Sheet Purpose of Wages Payable How to Record Wages Payable

Intangibles on an Agricultural Balance Sheet

Intangibles on an Agricultural Balance Sheet

Intangible assets on a farm balance sheet refer to non-physical assets that have value but lack a physical presence.  Intangibles may give farmers economic benefit from the rights associated with non-physical assets such as logos, trademarks, and water rights. In This Section What are Intangibles? Types and Examples of Intangibles Intangibles on the Balance Sheet

Real Estate on Agricultural Balance Sheets

Real Estate on Agricultural Balance Sheets

When one thinks of a farm, the image of farm land comes immediately to mind.  Real estate on a farm balance sheet refers to the value of land. In many cases, this can include the value of the buildings and fixed property attached to the land as well. In This Section What is Farm Land?

Buildings & Improvements on an Agricultural Balance Sheet

Buildings & Improvements on an Agricultural Balance Sheet

Buildings on a farm balance sheet are any type of physical structure that is used as part of the farm or ranch operation. Any modifications or upgrades to enhance the buildings are known as improvements. Buildings and improvement represent a major capital expenditure for most agriculture operations and including these assets on the balance sheet

Notes Receivables on an Agricultural Balance Sheet

Notes Receivables on an Agricultural Balance Sheet

Notes receivable on a balance sheet represent written promises from others to pay back money owed to the company. These notes typically include details like the amount owed, interest rate, and repayment terms.  In This Section What are Notes Receivables? Types and Examples of Notes Receivables Notes Receivables on the Balance Sheet Purpose of Notes

Purchased Breeding Livestock on a Balance Sheet

Purchased Breeding Livestock on a Balance Sheet

Purchased Breeding Livestock on an agricultural balance sheet represents the value of any livestock raised for breeding purposes. This includes livestock such as cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and poultry. It is noteworthy that this account on a balance sheet typically differs from Purchased Breeding Livestock In This Section What is Purchased Breeding Livestock? Types and

Difference Between Depreciating and Expensing Ag Costs

Difference Between Depreciating and Expensing Ag Costs

When deciding whether to depreciate or expense farm costs, farmers must consider the nature of the expenses and their long-term goals. Including costs on an income statement reduce net income. The two approaches to managing costs include depreciation and expensing. To understand the difference between the two, take a look at the two definitions below.

Raised Breeding Livestock on Balance Sheet

Raised Breeding Livestock on Balance Sheet

Raised Breeding Livestock on an agricultural balance sheet represents the value of any livestock raised for breeding purposes. This includes livestock such as cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and poultry. It is noteworthy that this account on a balance sheet typically differs from Purchased Breeding Livestock In This Section What is Raised Breeding Livestock? Types and

Farm Expenses on Agricultural Income Statements

Farm Expenses on Agricultural Income Statements

Farm expenses on an agricultural income statement typically include all the costs incurred in the process of operating the farm and producing agricultural products. By accurately recording and categorizing farm expenses on the income statement, farmers can assess their operational costs, analyze profitability, and make informed decisions to optimize efficiency and profitability. Farm Expenses are