EARNINGS ESTIMATES

EARNINGS ESTIMATES

Term
Deferred Charges
Definition
Deferred Charges represents prepaid expenses other than for operations. Such expenses may be deferred and amortized in later years.
Term
Deferred Gas Cost
Definition
Deferred Gas Cost represents the cost of gas already consumed but not yet charged to consumers.
Term
Deferred Income Tax
Definition
Deferred Income Tax represents the sum of Deferred Income Tax – Long Term Liability and Deferred Investment Tax Credit although Deferred Investment Tax Credit only has a value for utility companies.
Term
Deferred Income Tax - Current Asset
Definition
Deferred Income Tax – Current Asset represents the deferred tax assets with a current maturity.
Term
Deferred Income Tax - Current Liability
Definition
Deferred Income Tax – Current Liability represents income taxes estimated and expected to be paid within one year or an operating cycle, whichever is longer. When liabilities of a company are not delineated between current and non-current, all deferred income tax liabilities are classified in the noncurrent section as Deferred Income Tax – Long Term Liability.
Term
Deferred Income Tax - Long Term Asset
Definition
Deferred Income Tax – Long-Term Asset represents credits that are being applied to income taxes that will be paid in future years.
Term
Deferred Income Tax - Long Term Liability
Definition
Deferred Income Tax – Long Term Liability represents estimated deferred income tax liabilities that are expected to come due beyond one year.
Term
Deferred Investment Tax Credit
Definition
Deferred Investment Tax Credit represents estimated tax credits on certain investments by utility companies, which may reduce future tax liabilities.
Term
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Definition
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs represents varying costs related to the acquisition of insurance contracts that are deferred and amortized over the respective policy terms.
Term
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Definition
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs represents changes in deferred policy acquisition costs capitalized.