285. TOPIC “ACCOUNTING FOR SALES AND BUSINESS RESULT IN PHU THO EDUCATIONAL BOOK AND EQUIPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY”

MINISTRY OF FINANCE ACADEMY OF FINANCE STUDENT: LE KIM THOA CLASS: CQ 54/21CL02 GRADUATION THESIS TOPIC: “ACCOUNTING FOR SALES AND BUSINESS RESULT IN PHU THO EDUCATIONAL BOOK AND EQUIPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY” Major: Business Accounting Code: 21 Supervisor : Tran Thi Ngoc Diep, MAc DECLARATION I hereby declare that this thesis is my own work and effort and that has not been submitted anywhere for any award Where other sources of information have been used, they have been acknowledged The data and results described in the thesis are derived from the actual situation of the practice company Hanoi, May, 2020 Student Le Kim Thoa PREFACE In order to survive and develop in a market economy, there is the management of the socialist-oriented state Any business, whether it is business or commercial, must go through consumption and be effective as a top target To that, managers must be aware of the role of accounting Accounting is the source of information needed to effectively manage the company's economic performance Commercial business objects are goods that are labor products purchased by commercial enterprises to sell in order to meet the needs of consumer production and export Enterprises that want to have revenue must have goods But the value and value of use can only be done through the consumption process Sales are the final stage of the reproduction process Good implementation of sales will facilitate the recovery of capital and offset the cost of production On the other hand, create conditions for businesses to well fulfill their obligations to the state budget for investment and development, improve workers' lives More than ever, perfect revenue accounting, expenses and determine operational results Business dynamics are often a problem for businesses Completion of revenue accounting, cost and determination of business results will contribute to increasing competitiveness, improving the quality of business decisions, increasing financial information transparency Currently accounting is an important tool for managing the economy both micro and macro Through the internship at Phu Tho educational book and equipment, JSC, I am particularly interested in the process of consuming goods, identifying and distributing the business results of the company, so I choose the part “Accounting for sales and business result in educational book and equipment, JSC ”for my graduation thesis Phu Tho Although I tried to understand and receive the enthusiastic help of the Board of Directors, the staffs the accounting department along with the teacher's instructions - Dr Tran Thi Ngoc Diep, I have grasped gain a part of the actual situation of accounting for sales and determine the business results at Phu Tho educational book and equipment joint stock company In addition to the introduction and conclusion, my topic has chapters: CHAPTER 1: GENERAL THEORETY OF SALES ACCOUNTING AND EVALUATION BUSINESS RESULTS IN COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES CHAPTER 2: THE ACTUAL ACCOUNTING FOR SALES AND BUSINESS RESULT IN PHU THO EDUCATIONAL BOOK AND EQUIPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY CHAPTER 3: SOLUTIONS TO COMPLETE SALES ACCOUNTING AND DETERMINING BUSINESS RESULT AT PHU THO EDUCTIONAL BOOK AND EQUIPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY However, due to the limited level of reasoning and practical access, my topic is inevitable I look forward to receiving comments from the teachers, so that my topic will be improved TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER 1: GENERAL THEORETY OF SALES ACCOUNTING AND EVALUATION BUSINESS RESULTS IN COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES 1.1 Overview of sales process: 1.1.1 Definition 1.1.2 Characteristics of sales process: 1.1.3 Methods of sales 1.1.4 Payment methods 1.1.5 The task of accounting for sales and determining business results 1.1.6 Accounting for sales revenue: 1.1.7 Accounting for sales deduction 1.1.8 Accounting for Cost of goods sold 1.2 Evaluating business result 1.2.1 Accounting for selling expenses and administrative expenses 1.2.2 Accounting for financial expenses and financial incomes 1.2.3 Accounting for others expenses and other incomes 1.2.4 Accounting for corporate income tax expenses 1.2.5 Accounting for determining business results 1.2.6 Accounting for revenue and business results in terms of accounting software application CHAPTER 2: THE ACTUAL ACCOUNTING FOR SALES AND BUSINESS RESULT in PHU THO EDUCATIONAL BOOK AND EQUIPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY 2.1 The foundation and development process of company 2.1.1 Overview of the company 2.1.2 Foundation and development 2.1.3 Characteristics of business operation 2.1.4 The corporate management organization 2.1.5 The organization of accounting works in the company 2.2 The actual accounting for sales and business results in Phu Tho educational book and equipment joint stock company 2.2.1 Actual situation of methods of sales and payment at the company 2.2.2 Accounting for sales revenue and revenue deductions 2.2.3 Accounting for costs of goods sold 2.2.4 Accounting for selling and administrative expenses 2.2.5 Accounting for financial expenses and financial incomes 2.2.6 Accounting for other incomes and other expenses 2.2.7 Accounting for determining business results 2.3.General comments on sales finance accounting and determining business results at Phu Tho educational book and equipment, JSC 2.3.1 Advantages 2.3.2 Limitations CHAPTER 3: SOLUTIONS TO COMPLETE SALES ACCOUNTING AND DETERMINING BUSINESS RESULT AT PHU THO EDUCTIONAL BOOK AND EQUIPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY 3.1 Requirements, principles of completing accounting for sales and determining business results at Phu Tho educational book and equipment, JSC 3.1.1 Requirements 3.1.2 Perfecting principles 3.2 Some suggestions to improve sales accounting and determining business results at Phu Tho educational book and equipment, JSC LIST OF DIAGRAM Flowchart 1.1: Accounting entry for direct sales (applying deductible VAT method) Flowchart 1.2 : Accounting entry for direct sales for company applying direct VAT method Flowchart 1.3 : Accounting entry for sales through agents Flowchart 1.4 : Accounting entry for sales in case of deferred or instalment payment Flowchart 1.5 Accounting entry for revenue deductions Flowchart 1.6 : Accounting for COGS applying perpetual inventory method Flowchart 1.7 : Accounting for COGS applying periodical inventory method Flowchart 1.8 : Accounting entry for selling expenses Flowchart 1.9 : Accounting entry for selling and administrative expenses Flowchart 1.10 : Accounting entry for financial expenses Flowchart 1.11 – Accounting entry for other incomes Flowchart 1.12: Accounting entry for other expenses Flowchart 1.13 – Accounting entry for other incomes Flowchart 1.14 – Accounting entry for other incomes from the liquidation or sale of fixed assets Flowchart 1.15 : Accounting entry for income tax expense Flowchart 1.16 : Accounting entry for business result Flowchart 2.1:Management apparatus Flowchart 2.2: Accounting apparatus IMAGE CATALOG Figure 2.1: Display screen of “Quản lý kế hoạch- phát hành” Figure 2.2: Display screen of “ Kế toán 2019” Figure 2.3: Examples of list of textbook Figure 2.4: VAT invoice Figure 2.5: Inventory list Figure 2.6: Delivery invoice on “ Quản lí kế hoạch- phát hành” Figure 2.7: The interface of entering sales invoice on “ Kế toán 2019” Figure 2.8: General ledger of Account 511 Figure 2.9: Table trade discount rate Figure 2.10: VAT invoice No 002611 Figure 2.11: Inventory list Figure 2.12:General ledger of account 521 Figure 2.13:General ledger of account 632 Figure 14 Payment order Figure 2.15: General ledger of account 641 Figure 2.16: Water bill Figure 2.17: The interface of entering payment voucher Figure 2.18: Electricity bill Figure 2.19: The interface of entering electricity invoice on “ Kế toán 2019” Figure 2.20: Payment order Figure 2.21:Table of salary distribution and social insurance Figure 2.22: Depreciation table of fixed assets Figure 2.23 General ledger of Account 635 – Financial expenses Figure 2.24: General ledger of Account 515 – Financial incomes Figure 2.25: The interface to transfer revenue and determine business results on “ Kế toán 2019” Figure 2.26: General ledger of Account 911 Figure 2.27: General ledger of Account 4212 CHAPTER 1: GENERAL THEORETY OF SALES ACCOUNTING AND EVALUATION BUSINESS RESULTS IN COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES 1.1 Overview of sales process: 1.1.1 Definition Sales is the transfer of ownership of a product or goods associated with most of the benefits, or risks to customers, and the customers make payment or accept payment 1.1.2 Characteristics of sales process: Sales process is the process of exchanging ownership, between buyers and sellers in the operating market Goods sold to individuals and organizations outside the enterprise are called external sales, while goods supplied to units within the same company or corporation are referred to as internal sales Sale is the final stage in the business operation of a commercial enterprise 1.1.3 Methods of sales Trading activities of commercial enterprises can be done through two methods: wholesale and retail 1.1.3.1 Wholesale Wholesale : is a form of selling goods in batches or in large quantities In fact, buyers are intermediate suppliers, wholesale goods have not reached consumers directly Wholesale is conducted by two main ways: wholesale goods through warehouses and wholesale direct shipping goods  Wholesale in stock: Under this method, purchased goods are put into warehouse, then sold at warehouse The method of selling goods in stock has two forms: 10 - Other related accounts: Account 3334 – Corporate income tax, and Account 911 – Income summary  How to determine corporate income tax: Corporate income tax expense = Assessable income x Tax rate of corporate income tax 2.2.7 Accounting for determining business results At the end of the quarter, the company determines the business results for the whole company The company uses Account 911 to determine its business results At the end of each month, the accountant shall transfer revenues and expenses into account of determining business results with the following operations: From the interface of accounting software “ Kế toán 2019”, select “ Cập nhật”/ “ Kết chuyển tự động”/ “Tài khoản” and then the software will show a list of categories as follow: Figure 2.25: The interface to transfer revenue and determine business results on “ Kế toán 2019” 100 After the computer determines the sales results, the sales accountant will carry over the transfer from Account 911 to Account 4212 according to the following entry: Debit Account 911 Credit Account 4212 After making automatic transfer entries at the end of the quarter, the data will be transferred to general ledger of Account 911 101 Figure 2.26: General ledger of Account 911 102 103 Figure 2.27: General ledger of Account 4212 2.3.General comments on sales accounting and determining business results at Phu Tho educational book and equipment, JSC 2.3.1 Advantages In over 20 year experience, especially after applying accounting software since 2008, the accountant department has changed a lot to meet managerial needs There are some strong points as follows: + About applying accounting regime The accounting for sales and business result has ensured the consistency and coherence in terms of scope and method of calculation, some economic standards between the accounting department and other related departments and divisions Almost incurred selling and administration expenses are totally collected and displayed in the income statement and notes to financial statements 104 All most transactions are recorded completely, timely and matched with accounting standards Periodic accounting system is applied, which saves a lot of time and efforts for accountants + About accounting entries All original vouchers issued by Phu Tho educational book and equipment joint stock company are suitable with Ministry of Finance’s decisions Invoices and vouchers are issued only after collecting enough documents and meeting all sales recognitions Invoices and vouchers are arranged and stored chronologically, which facilitates the future examination and uses + About accounting books The company uses the accounting form of General Journal This form is suitable with a computerized accounting system rather than the manual one Therefore, applying an appropriate accounting form has contributed to productivity increase Sales reports are formed weekly by subject and by model, which helps manager timely catch the sales status + About financial reports All financial statements used in Phu Tho educational book and equipment joint stock company have the same form stated by Ministry of Finance These forms are clear, logical and easy-to follow 2.3.2 Limitations Besides the advantages as above, sales accounting and determining business results in particular still exists some issues that need to be overcome to help accounting work is more complete + About accounting software 105 The application of software to the accounting work brings a lot of utilities, but the application process of this software still has some limitations The accounting software of company has not been updated into the newest version This leads to occasional errors in comparing data with the publisher or the customer + About accounting documents The company has not used e-invoices, so the invoicing is limited, prone to errors due to handwriting, and the work speed is likely to be slow and interrupted + About receivables: The monitoring of receivables situation of customers on the machine is just limited to providing simple information, meaning only giving the customer name, total debt on the ledger and detail book of account 131, but not know the information about solvency, financial situation of customers, repayment term 106 CHAPTER 3: SOLUTIONS TO COMPLETE SALES ACCOUNTING AND DETERMINING BUSINESS RESULT AT PHU THO EDUCTIONAL BOOK AND EQUIPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY 3.1 Requirements, principles of completing accounting for sales and determining business results at Phu Tho educational book and equipment, JSC Nowadays, in the condition that there always has fierce competition in the economy, it is necessary to stand firm in the market to find the best solutions for their development Along with that demand, accounting is an important tool in management, so it requires to be renewed and perfected to better meet its role Therefore, sales accounting and determining business results must also be completed Completing sales accounting and determining business results will ensure timely and accurate information provision, so managers can understand the actual situation of losses and profits better and make right decisions 107 3.1.1 Requirements - Appropriate requirements: The policies and measures proposed must be consistent with the characteristics of the business operations as well as the financial capacity of the company - Accurate and timely requirements: + Accounting data must be reflected accurately and promptly Accurate and timely reflection is essential and important for functional agencies such as tax authorities, banks and company’s BOD to provide specific directions and plans for the next business period + Data must ensure clarity, transparency and publicity This is a special concern of both enterprises and shareholders contributing capital - Requirements for savings and efficiency: Any business, whether private or public, has the same desire to save costs, earn high profits and develop a stronger company - Requests for unification: Ensuring to combine the implementation of new proposals with consistency in content and methods throughout the accounting system as well as the whole company 3.1.2 Perfecting principles - According to principle about the effectiveness of accounting, the accounting information for sales and determination of business results provided to the company’s BOD must be practical and useful to make the right decision - Completing the sales accounting and determining business results must be suitable with the actual situation of the company and ensure the adaptive principle - Must be in accordance with the state's accounting policy and regime 108 - Must conform to the requirements of professional qualifications of a management and accounting contingent - Ensuring the principle of compactness, economy and efficiency 3.2 Some suggestions to improve sales accounting and determining business results at Phu Tho educational book and equipment, JSC Today, the strong growth of business and production activities lead to innovation in operations and management mechanisms The goal of enterprises is to achieve maximum profit and can stand firm in the market To achieve that requires the company need to improve sales Depending on the above shortcomings, I have some suggestions to improve accounting procedures for sales and business result at Phu Tho educational book and equipment ,JSC as follows: Firstly, the company should use e-invoices to ease the work for accountants Using e-invoices, company can save more time and costs than using paper invoices To use paper invoices, businesses may need up to a week to register the invoice usage form, wait for the printing factory However, with the type of invoice, all procedures will be shortened Second, company need to update accounting software into newest version to have a better and faster accounting tool with an aim to strengthen the management and accounting apparatus Thirdly, receivable accountant should be more proactive in managing and analyzing solvency and financial situation of customers to make rational decisions Also, it is necessary to improve the professional knowledge for company’s employees : updating new circulars and regulations for managers and accountants more frequently to help the company's operation be more effective, improving the qualifications of staffs 109 in the company For management level, who are important people for deciding the direction for businesses, the company need to constantly improve their professional management skills For employees, it is necessary to create more opportunities for them to develop themselves, operate periodically training courses Therefore the business performance as well as the sustainable grow will be improved 110 CONCLUSION In the current competitive economic environment, in order to survive and develop, enterprises must strive non-stop in the strategic business plan to adapt and be spoiled with a volatile economy In order to achieve this, accounting work in general and sales accounting and determining business results in particular also contributed significantly Therefore it needs to be strengthened and improved further so that this work becomes a business and financial management tool of the enterprise Being aware of this, Phu Tho educational book and equipment, JSC has been very active in the business management process and determined the sales results that have contributed significantly to the overall success of the company In the coming time, with an expanding business scale, the company's accounting organization will be further improved to meet the increasing management requirements of the market economy Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr Tran Thi Ngoc Diep and the accountants of Phu Tho educational book and equipment, JSC for their kindness to help me complete this graduation internship Due to limited knowledge, no practical experience, not have much time to practice, so my writing definitely have lacks I look forward to the dedicating advice of teachers so that my topic will be improved 111 REFERENCES Prof.Dr.Ngo The Chi, Dr.Truong Thi Thuy (Ed) ,“Financial accounting curriculum”, 2010, financial Publishing company Prof.Dr.Ngo The Chi, Dr.Truong Thi Thuy (Ed) , “Accounting course of commercial service enterprises”, 2010, financial Publishing company Circulars 200/2014/TT- BTC issued by the Minister of Finance Graduation thesis of the courses Documents of Phu Tho educational book and equipment joint stock company Some websites about accounting: Webketoan.com, ketoanthienung.com SUPERVISOR’S JUDGEMENT Name of supervisor: Trần Thị Ngọc Diệp Comment on Graduation Thesis of: Student: Lê Kim Thoa Class: CQ54/21CL.02 112 Course: 54 Topic: “Accounting for sales and business result in Phu Tho educational book and equipment joint stock company” Mark - In number: Hanoi, … /… / 2020 Supervisor - In word: REVIEWER’S JUDGEMENT Name of reviewer: Comment on Graduation Thesis of: Student: Lê Kim Thoa Class: CQ54/21CL.02 Course: 54 Topic: “Accounting for sales and business result in Phu Tho educational book and equipment joint stock company” 113 Mark - In number: - Hanoi, … /… / 2020 In word: Reviewer 114 ... missions of accounting for sales, determining business results With an aim to managing sales and evaluating business result, accounting for sales and determining business results has 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