Bank Routing Numbers. Bank Routing Numbers. Bank routing number or routing transit number (RTN) is a nine digit number used to identify financial institution in a transaction. Most common transaction types where routing numbers are used are ACH and wire transfers.
Expense Accounts. In financial accounting, expense is: The consumption of the business' own resources (assets). Examples: consumption of supplies, cash, materials inventory and deterioration of equipment etc. OR. The creation of a liability against the business when it consumes resources from outside.
What is an 'Accrued Expense'. An accrued expense is an accounting expense recognized in the books before it is paid for. It is a liability, and is usually current. These expenses are typically periodic and documented on a company's balance sheet due to the high probability that they will be collected. Next Up.