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|| WAGES vs SALARIES || 👉Check out our Full Guide to Financial Analysis & Management: geni.us/finances ➕️ More at www.datastudios.org •••••••• 📖 DEFINITIONS ✦ WAGES: payments made to employees based on the number of hours worked; These are typically paid hourly and can vary each period depending on hours worked or overtime. ✦ SALARIES: fixed payments made to employees, typically on a monthly or annual basis; These are predetermined amounts, unaffected by hours worked. ______ 🔢 FORMULAS ✦ WAGES = Hourly Rate × Hours Worked ✦ SALARIES = Agreed Fixed Amount per Month or Year ______ ⚙️ CONTEXT ✦ WAGES → Position in Financial Statements: Wages are listed as an operating expense on the income statement, and vary depending on the hours worked by employees; → Used for positions where pay fluctuates based on hours or shifts, like hourly workers or part-time staff. ✦ SALARIES → Position in Financial Statements: Salaries are also recorded as an operating expense on the income statement, but remain consistent from period to period; → Salaried positions are usually for employees in managerial or professional roles, offering income stability. ______ 📊 MORE ✦ WAGES → Advantages: Flexibility for both employers and employees, where pay matches the exact hours worked; → Disadvantages: Unpredictable earnings for employees, and higher administrative costs for employers due to frequent adjustments. ✦ SALARIES → Advantages: Predictable and stable income for employees, easier for companies to budget and manage payroll; → Disadvantages: No extra pay for extra hours worked unless bonuses are given. •••••••• 🧐Check out our FULL GUIDE to ChatGPT for Finance 👉Check the availability in your country here: geni.us/gptfinance ➕️ Follow AI for Finance • Data Studios DATA STUDIOS • EXAFIN #finance #corporatefinance #accounting #financialanalysis
