Accounting Basics Quiz
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Which side of a standard account is known as the debit side?

  • The top side
  • The right side
  • The bottom side
  • The left side (correct)

What does the term 'demographics' refer to?

  • The study of human emotions
  • The study of human populations (correct)
  • The study of human behavior
  • The study of human anatomy

What is depreciation?

  • The loss in value of a fixed asset (correct)
  • The maintenance cost of a fixed asset
  • The profit generated by a fixed asset
  • The increase in value of a fixed asset

What is a drawing account?

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What does the earnings valuation approach focus on?

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What is the right side of a standard account known as?

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What does the term 'demographics' study?

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What is depreciation a result of?

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What is recorded in a drawing account?

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What does the earnings valuation approach estimate?

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Which of the following accurately defines the accounting equation?

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What does the term 'accounts payable' refer to?

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What is the purpose of accrual accounting?

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What is the definition of 'accrued expense'?

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What is the definition of 'accrued income'?

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What does the term 'acquisition' refer to?

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What is the purpose of advertising in business?

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What does the term 'age of accounts receivable' measure?

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What does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act require?

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What does the term 'age of inventory' measure?

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Which one of the following is a definition of balance sheet?

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Which one of the following is a definition of branding?

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Which one of the following is a definition of break-even analysis?

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Which one of the following is a definition of cash flow statement?

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Which one of the following is a definition of business interruption insurance?

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Which one of the following is a definition of business plan?

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Which one of the following is a definition of cash basis accounting?

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Which one of the following is a definition of casualty insurance?

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Which one of the following is a definition of closed end credit?

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Which one of the following is a definition of controlling (evaluating)?

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Flashcards

Debit Side (Accounting)

The left side of an account.

Credit Side (Accounting)

The right side of an account.

Demographics

Population characteristics (age, gender, income).

Depreciation

Asset value decrease over time.

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Drawing Account

Owner withdrawals record.

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Earnings Valuation Approach

Estimating company value based on earnings.

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Accounting Equation

Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Accounts Payable

Money owed to suppliers.

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Accrual Accounting

Match revenue with expenses.

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Accrued Expenses

Incurred but unpaid expenses.

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Accrued Income

Earned but not yet received revenue.

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Acquisition

One company buying another.

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Advertising

Promote products/services to customers.

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Age of Accounts Receivable

avg. time to collect debts.

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Age of Inventory

Avg. time to sell inventory.

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Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Fair treatment of all employees regardless of age.

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Balance Sheet

Snapshot of financial position.

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Break-Even Analysis

Revenue equals expenses.

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Cash Flow Statement

Cash inflows and outflows.

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Business Plan

Outline of business goals.

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Business Interruption Insurance

Coverage for forced closings.

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Cash Basis Accounting

Revenue/expense recognition when payment is received/made.

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Casualty Insurance

Coverage for accidental losses/damages.

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Closed-end Credit

Loan with fixed amount & repayment period.

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Controlling (evaluating)

Monitoring & correcting business performance.

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Study Notes

Accounting Basics

  • The left side of a standard account is known as the debit side.
  • The right side of a standard account is known as the credit side.

Demographics

  • Demographics refer to the characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, and income level.
  • Demographics study the characteristics of a population, including age, gender, and income level.

Depreciation

  • Depreciation is the decrease in value of an asset over time.
  • Depreciation is a result of the wear and tear of an asset.

Drawing Account

  • A drawing account is a record of withdrawals made by the owner of a business.
  • Withdrawals made by the owner of a business are recorded in a drawing account.

Earnings Valuation Approach

  • The earnings valuation approach focuses on the earnings of a company.
  • The earnings valuation approach estimates the value of a company based on its earnings.

Accounting Equation

  • The accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Equity.

Accounts Payable

  • Accounts payable refer to the amount of money a business owes to its suppliers.

Accrual Accounting

  • The purpose of accrual accounting is to match revenues with the expenses incurred to generate them.
  • Accrual accounting is used to recognize revenues and expenses when they are earned, regardless of when payment is received.

Accrued Expenses and Income

  • Accrued expense is an expense that has been incurred but not yet paid.
  • Accrued income is revenue that has been earned but not yet received.

Acquisition

  • Acquisition refers to the process of one company buying another company.

Advertising

  • The purpose of advertising in business is to promote products or services to potential customers.

Age of Accounts Receivable and Inventory

  • The age of accounts receivable measures the average time it takes for a business to collect its debts.
  • The age of inventory measures the average time it takes for a business to sell its inventory.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act requires employers to treat employees of all ages fairly.

Financial Statements

  • A balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.
  • A break-even analysis is a calculation that determines the point at which a business's revenue equals its expenses.
  • A cash flow statement is a financial statement that shows the inflows and outflows of cash over a specific period.
  • Branding refers to the process of creating a unique identity for a business or product.

Business and Insurance

  • A business plan is a document that outlines the goals and objectives of a business.
  • Business interruption insurance is a type of insurance that provides coverage for a business that is forced to close due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Cash basis accounting is a method of accounting that recognizes revenues and expenses when payment is received or made.
  • Casualty insurance is a type of insurance that provides coverage for accidental losses or damages.
  • Closed end credit is a type of loan that has a fixed amount and a fixed repayment period.
  • Controlling (evaluating) is the process of monitoring and correcting the performance of a business.

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Test your knowledge of accounting basics with this quiz! From understanding the accounting equation to identifying accounts payable, this quiz will challenge your understanding of key concepts in the language of business.

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