Accounting for Freight

Master the accounting for freight costs. This course explains when to capitalize freight into inventory or fixed assets, when to expense it, and how to bill customers, including markup considerations. Learn to distinguish freight-in from freight-out, present each properly in the financial statements, and implement effective controls. Apply this practical guidance to record freight accurately and strengthen your financial reporting discipline. Improve your margin analysis and ensure GAAP-compliant treatment across all shipping scenarios.
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Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: AC1145

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the different types of freight shipping arrangements.
  • Specify the accounting for freight-in and freight-out.
  • Recall how freight-in applies to the accounting for fixed assets.
  • Specify the rules for classifying freight billings to customers.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Accounting
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: June 2024
Program Registration Requirements: Click on the Enroll button to pay for and access the course. You will then be able to download the course as a PDF file, then take an on-line examination, and then download a certificate of completion if you pass the examination.
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The NASBA sponsor identification number for Accountingtools, Inc. is 115881.

AccountingTools is an IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider. We are compliant with the requirements for continuing education providers (as described in sections 10.6 and 10.9 of the Department of Treasury’s Circular No. 230 and in other IRS guidance, forms, and instructions). Our IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider number is 72821.