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What is the accounting cycle?
What is a classified balance sheet?
A balance sheet that presents assets and liabilities in relevant subgroups
Closing entries are recorded at the beginning of each accounting period.
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What is the purpose of the closing process?
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What are current assets?
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What is the current ratio?
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What is the purpose of an income summary?
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Long-term liabilities are due to be paid in one year.
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What is an operating cycle?
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What is a post-closing trial balance?
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What are pro forma financial statements?
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What are reversing entries?
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Study Notes
Accounting Cycle
- Refers to the recurring steps taken during each accounting period.
- Begins with analyzing transactions and ends with the post-closing trial balance or reversing entries.
Classified Balance Sheet
- A balance sheet that categorizes assets and liabilities into relevant subgroups.
- Includes current and noncurrent classifications for clearer financial analysis.
Closing Entries
- Recorded at the end of each accounting period.
- Transfers balances of revenue, gains, expenses, losses, and withdrawals to prepare for the next period.
Closing Process
- Consists of necessary steps at the end of the accounting period.
- Prepares all accounts for closing.
Current Assets
- Cash and other assets expected to be sold within one year.
- Vital for understanding liquidity and available resources.
Current Liabilities
- Debts or obligations that are expected to be settled within one year.
- Critical for assessing short-term financial health.
Current Ratio
- Financial metric used to evaluate a company's ability to pay its current liabilities with current assets.
- Important indicator of liquidity.
Income Summary
- A temporary account utilized only during the closing process.
- Summarizes revenues and expenses before transferring to permanent equity accounts.
Intangible Assets
- Long-term assets that do not have physical substance.
- Used for producing or selling products or services, such as patents or trademarks.
Long-Term Liabilities
- Obligations that are due to be paid over a period longer than one year.
- Essential for understanding a company's long-term financial commitments.
Operating Cycle
- The normal duration between cash payment for goods or services and receiving cash from customers.
- Crucial for managing working capital and cash flow.
Permanent Accounts
- Accounts that maintain their balances over multiple accounting periods.
- Reflect ongoing financial activities and status.
Post-Closing Trial Balance
- Prepared after finalizing the balance sheet.
- Only includes balance sheet accounts and ensures the books are balanced post-closing.
Pro Forma Financial Statements
- Financial statements adjusted for projected or planned transactions.
- Useful for forecasting and planning future financial performance.
Reversing Entries
- Optional entries made at the beginning of a new period.
- Simplify journal entries that follow accrual adjusting entries.
Temporary Accounts
- Accounts that do not appear on the balance sheet; also known as nominal accounts.
- Used to track financial performance over a single period before being closed.
Unclassified Balance Sheet
- Presents a single list of all assets and liabilities without categorization.
- Simpler format that lacks detailed breakdowns.
Working Papers
- Records that document activities related to a specific project.
- Important for transparency and tracking the progress of work done.
Work Sheet
- An informal document where accountants or auditors record information.
- Serves as a preliminary step in preparing financial statements.
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This quiz covers essential accounting concepts such as the accounting cycle, classified balance sheets, and closing entries. Test your knowledge on the procedures and classifications necessary for effective financial analysis and reporting. Ideal for students studying accounting principles and practices.
