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What key information does the balance sheet provide?
What key information does the balance sheet provide?
- The profitability of the business during the reporting period.
- A company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. (correct)
- The cash inflows and outflows over a set period.
- Changes in revenue and expense accounts during a timeframe.
Which statement accurately describes the role of the income statement?
Which statement accurately describes the role of the income statement?
- It evaluates a company's financial health through asset analysis.
- It reports changes in cash flow due to asset sales.
- It provides a snapshot of financial position at a specific moment.
- It summarizes a company's revenues and expenses over a certain period. (correct)
Which factor is least likely to indicate potential financial problems during account evaluation?
Which factor is least likely to indicate potential financial problems during account evaluation?
- Consistent increase in revenue. (correct)
- High levels of debt relative to assets.
- Inefficient spending habits that exceed budgets.
- Declining revenue trends over time.
What is the purpose of budgeting and forecasting in relation to account data?
What is the purpose of budgeting and forecasting in relation to account data?
Which of the following best describes the statement of cash flows?
Which of the following best describes the statement of cash flows?
What type of account records a company's obligations to pay debts?
What type of account records a company's obligations to pay debts?
Which of the following increases an asset account?
Which of the following increases an asset account?
What is the normal balance of an expense account?
What is the normal balance of an expense account?
Which accounts increase when a company earns revenue?
Which accounts increase when a company earns revenue?
In the accounting equation, which accounts balance out the assets?
In the accounting equation, which accounts balance out the assets?
What happens when you debit a liability account?
What happens when you debit a liability account?
Which of the following accounts would typically reflect a company's retained earnings?
Which of the following accounts would typically reflect a company's retained earnings?
Which is true about revenue accounts?
Which is true about revenue accounts?
Flashcards
Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
A financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.
Asset Accounts
Asset Accounts
Accounts that represent a company's economic resources, such as cash, inventory, and equipment.
Liability Accounts
Liability Accounts
Accounts that represent obligations a company owes to others, such as loans and accounts payable.
Income Statement
Income Statement
A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a period of time.
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Cash Flow Accounts
Cash Flow Accounts
Accounts that represent the changes in a company's cash flow over a period.
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Equity accounts
Equity accounts
Accounts that show the owners' stake in the company, like shares issued or profits retained.
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Revenue accounts
Revenue accounts
Accounts that increase when a company earns money from selling goods or services.
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Expense accounts
Expense accounts
Accounts that track the costs of running a business, like salaries, rent, and marketing.
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Normal balance
Normal balance
The side of an account that increases its value.
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Debit
Debit
The side of an account that increases asset and expense accounts.
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Credit
Credit
The side of an account that increases liability, equity, and revenue accounts - the opposite of debit.
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Account Types
- Accounts categorize financial transactions for tracking and reporting.
- Asset accounts represent a company's possessions (cash, accounts receivable, buildings), increasing when acquired.
- Liability accounts show obligations (accounts payable, salaries payable, deferred revenue), increasing when incurred.
- Equity accounts reflect owner's stake (common stock, retained earnings, dividends), increasing with investments or profits, decreasing with withdrawals or losses.
- Revenue accounts record income from sales (sales revenue, service revenue, interest revenue), increasing earnings.
- Expense accounts record operational costs (salary expense, rent expense, marketing expense), decreasing net income.
Account Balancing
- Every account has a normal balance (the side that increases its value).
- Asset and expense accounts have a normal debit balance.
- Liability, equity, and revenue accounts have a normal credit balance.
Account Relationships
- The accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) links accounts.
- Every transaction affects at least two accounts, maintaining the balance.
- Debits increase accounts with debit balances (assets, expenses) and decrease accounts with credit balances (liabilities, equity, revenues).
- Credits increase accounts with credit balances (liabilities, equity, revenues) and decrease accounts with debit balances (assets, expenses).
Account Usage in Financial Statements
- Financial statements use account data to show financial position and performance.
- The balance sheet shows assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific time.
- The income statement summarizes revenues and expenses over a period, showing profitability.
- The statement of cash flows tracks cash inflows and outflows over a period, using cash-generating accounts.
Account Analysis and Evaluation
- Analyzing account balances and trends reveals financial health and performance.
- Account evaluation identifies potential problems (excessive debt, declining revenue, inefficiencies).
- Budgeting and forecasting use account data to predict future performance and make informed decisions.
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