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Which of the following accounts would be considered an asset? (Check all that apply)

  • Accounts receivable (correct)
  • Cash (correct)
  • Accounts payable
  • Building (correct)
  • Supplies (correct)
  • Common Stock

Which of the following would be considered a source document in an accounting system? (Check all that apply)

  • Employee speeding ticket
  • Payroll records (correct)
  • Sales receipt (correct)
  • Purchase order (correct)
  • Checks (correct)

From the lists of items below, choose the one which includes only items that would be defined as cash.

  • Coins, checks, money orders (correct)
  • Checks, coins, accounts payable
  • Coins, accounts receivables, checks
  • Checks, money orders, supplies

The correct definition of an 'account' includes which of the following?

<p>A record of increases and decreases in a specific asset, liability, equity, revenue, or expense item (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is (are) true regarding notes receivable? (Check all that apply)

<p>Another name for a note receivable is a promissory note. (A), It is the promise of another entity to pay a specific sum of money on a specified future date. (C), Notes receivable is classified as an asset. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The general ledger can be used to determine which of the following? (Select all answers which apply)

<p>Common and unique accounts used by a business. (B), Which accounts are being used by a company and their balances at any given time. (C), Increases and decreases in all accounts in a business. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the statement below that best defines prepaid accounts.

<p>Prepaid accounts are assets that represent prepayments of future expenses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assets are claims (by creditors) against the company.

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Supplies are _____ until they are used. When they are used up, their costs are reported as _____.

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Identify which of the following lists include only examples of assets:

<p>Building, cash, accounts receivable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items would be considered 'cash' and reflected in a company's Cash account? (Check all that apply)

<p>Money orders (B), Coin (C), Checks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Notes receivable is considered a(n) _____

<p>asset</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prepaid accounts are _____ that represent prepayments of future expenses and are increased with a _____.

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Which of the following statements are accurate regarding supplies? (Check all that apply)

<p>Supplies are assets until they are used. (A), Unused supplies are treated as assets. (B), When supplies are purchased, they are added to the Supplies account. (E), Unused supplies can be recorded as Store Supplies, Office Supplies or Supplies. (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What are assets?

Items owned by a company that have value, such as cash, supplies, and buildings.

What is an account in accounting?

Records of transactions for specific items like assets, liabilities, and expenses.

What are notes receivable?

A promise for future payment from another entity.

What are prepaid accounts?

Payments made for future expenses, considered assets until used.

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What is classified as cash?

Include coins, checks, and money orders. Not accounts payable or supplies.

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How are supplies treated in accounting?

Recorded as assets upon purchase and become expenses when used.

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What is the general ledger used for?

A complete record of all transactions in each account.

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What are source documents in accounting?

Source documents, such as payroll records, checks, purchase orders, and sales receipts, provide evidence of financial transactions.

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How are notes receivable classified?

Notes receivable are classified as assets, representing a promise for future payment.

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How are prepaid accounts and expenses related?

Both involve future costs. Prepaid accounts increase with a debit.

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What are assets NOT?

Assets are not claims against the company by creditors. That pertains to liabilities.

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How are supplies recorded in accounting?

Supplies are initially recorded as assets and become expenses once used.

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What is NOT recorded in a company's Cash account?

Only checks, money orders, and coins are recorded in a company's Cash account.

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What are the characteristics of supplies?

Supplies are treated as assets until consumed and should not be classified as liabilities.

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Study Notes

Asset Accounts

  • Assets include items such as supplies, accounts receivable, cash, and buildings.
  • Accounts payable and common stock are not classified as assets.

Source Documents in Accounting

  • Source documents include payroll records, checks, purchase orders, and sales receipts.
  • Employee speeding tickets are not considered valid source documents.

Definition of Cash

  • Cash encompasses coins, checks, and money orders.
  • Accounts payable and supplies do not qualify as cash.

Definition of an Account

  • An account represents a record of increases and decreases in specific items such as assets, liabilities, and expenses.

Notes Receivable

  • Also known as a promissory note, notes receivable is classified as an asset.
  • Represents a promise for future payment from another entity.

General Ledger Usage

  • The general ledger provides a complete record of transactions in each account.
  • It tracks increases and decreases across all accounts and their balances at any point in time.

Prepaid Accounts

  • Considered assets, prepaid accounts represent payments for future expenses.
  • They increase with a debit entry.

Misconceptions about Assets

  • Assets are not claims against the company by creditors; that description pertains to liabilities.

Supplies Accounting

  • Supplies are initially recorded as assets and are categorized as expenses once used.
  • Unused supplies can be categorized into different types like store or office supplies.

Classification of Cash

  • Only checks, money orders, and coins are recorded in a company's Cash account.
  • Prepaid insurance and notes receivable are not counted as cash.

Classification of Notes Receivable

  • Notes receivable is classified as an asset.

Interrelation of Prepaid Accounts and Expenses

  • Both prepaid accounts and expenses are associated with future costs, with prepaid accounts requiring a debit for increases.

Characteristics of Supplies

  • Supplies are treated as assets upon purchase and can be recorded under various categories.
  • They remain assets until consumed and should not be treated as liabilities.

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