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What is the primary purpose of financial accounting?
What is the primary purpose of financial accounting?
According to the accounting equation, which of the following represents liabilities?
According to the accounting equation, which of the following represents liabilities?
What is the formula for calculating Earnings Per Share (EPS)?
What is the formula for calculating Earnings Per Share (EPS)?
Which of the following statements is true regarding accrual accounting?
Which of the following statements is true regarding accrual accounting?
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Which ratio measures the relationship between dividends per share and share price?
Which ratio measures the relationship between dividends per share and share price?
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Which formula calculates the Operating Profit Margin (OPM)?
Which formula calculates the Operating Profit Margin (OPM)?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of financial statements?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of financial statements?
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What is the purpose of a trial balance?
What is the purpose of a trial balance?
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What does the Cash Ratio measure?
What does the Cash Ratio measure?
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Which principle dictates that information in financial statements must be reliable?
Which principle dictates that information in financial statements must be reliable?
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The formula for calculating the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) is which of the following?
The formula for calculating the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) is which of the following?
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In the context of journal entries in double-entry accounting, what must always be true?
In the context of journal entries in double-entry accounting, what must always be true?
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Which of the following definitions best describes equity in accounting?
Which of the following definitions best describes equity in accounting?
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What is the primary purpose of posting adjusting entries?
What is the primary purpose of posting adjusting entries?
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Which financial ratio indicates how well a business can cover its short-term obligations?
Which financial ratio indicates how well a business can cover its short-term obligations?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of financial ratios?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of financial ratios?
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The Debt to Equity (DTE) ratio is calculated using which of the following formulas?
The Debt to Equity (DTE) ratio is calculated using which of the following formulas?
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What does the Cash Conversion Cycle measure?
What does the Cash Conversion Cycle measure?
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Which type of financial ratio assesses a company's profitability based on its revenue?
Which type of financial ratio assesses a company's profitability based on its revenue?
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Which of the following ratios is classified as an income statement ratio?
Which of the following ratios is classified as an income statement ratio?
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What is the main purpose of creating financial statements?
What is the main purpose of creating financial statements?
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Study Notes
Accounting Basics
- Accounting is the process of identifying, recording, and analyzing a business's financial transactions. Financial statements summarize these transactions.
- The accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
- Accounting rules (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) vary depending on the business location.
- Accrual accounting recognizes revenue when earned and expenses when incurred – this provides a more accurate picture compared to cash-basis accounting.
- Financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements) summarize a company's financial activities over a period of time.
Financial Accounting
- There's a process for identifying, recording, summarizing and analyzing financial transactions for a business. Then the results are reported.
- The core principle is that assets should always equal the sum of liabilities and equity.
- Different rules apply globally, an example of this is IFRS versus GAAP.
- The accrual method of accounting is a way to track accounts based on when they are recorded compared to when they are physically received or paid (cash-based accounting). Revenue is recognized when it's earned, and expenses are recognized when they are incurred
Financial Ratios
- Financial ratios compare different elements of a company's financial statements (balance sheet and income statements).
- Profitability ratios evaluate a company's ability to generate profit.
- Liquidity ratios evaluate a company's ability to meet short-term obligations.
- Leverage ratios evaluate a company's use of debt.
- Efficiency ratios evaluate how well a business uses its assets.
- Price ratios evaluate share price and potential investment value.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of accounting, including the accounting equation, different accounting rules like IFRS and GAAP, and the distinction between accrual and cash-basis accounting. Additionally, it explores financial statements such as balance sheets and income statements and their roles in summarizing financial activities. Test your knowledge and understanding of these essential accounting concepts!
