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How do financial statements primarily relate to each other?
How do financial statements primarily relate to each other?
- The balance sheet directly determines the net income reported on the income statement.
- The statement of retained earnings determines the revenues reported on the income statement.
- The balance sheet is used to retroactively adjust entries on the income statement.
- Net income or loss from the income statement flows to the statement of retained earnings, and ending retained earnings flows to the balance sheet. (correct)
In which order are assets typically listed on a classified balance sheet?
In which order are assets typically listed on a classified balance sheet?
- By size.
- By historical cost.
- Alphabetically.
- By liquidity. (correct)
Which financial statement reports revenues and expenses to calculate net income or net loss for a specific period?
Which financial statement reports revenues and expenses to calculate net income or net loss for a specific period?
- Balance sheet.
- Income statement. (correct)
- Statement of retained earnings.
- Statement of cash flows.
Which of the following describes the purpose of the statement of retained earnings?
Which of the following describes the purpose of the statement of retained earnings?
Which financial statement reports a company’s assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity at a specific point in time?
Which financial statement reports a company’s assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity at a specific point in time?
What is the primary source of information used to prepare financial statements?
What is the primary source of information used to prepare financial statements?
Which of the following is the correct flow for the financial statement relationship?
Which of the following is the correct flow for the financial statement relationship?
Which of the following is the best definition of 'liquidity' in the context of a classified balance sheet?
Which of the following is the best definition of 'liquidity' in the context of a classified balance sheet?
What distinguishes current assets from long-term assets?
What distinguishes current assets from long-term assets?
How are current liabilities typically defined?
How are current liabilities typically defined?
Which of the following accounts would most likely be classified as a current asset?
Which of the following accounts would most likely be classified as a current asset?
Which of the following accounts is most likely to be classified as a current liability?
Which of the following accounts is most likely to be classified as a current liability?
What is the term for the span of time during which a company uses cash to acquire goods and services that are then sold to customers, who in turn pay the company?
What is the term for the span of time during which a company uses cash to acquire goods and services that are then sold to customers, who in turn pay the company?
In the absence of retained earnings and net income, what would cause retained earnings to decrease?
In the absence of retained earnings and net income, what would cause retained earnings to decrease?
Which factor differentiates long-term investments from property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) on a classified balance sheet?
Which factor differentiates long-term investments from property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) on a classified balance sheet?
If a company uses the account form for its balance sheet, how are assets, liabilities, and equity presented?
If a company uses the account form for its balance sheet, how are assets, liabilities, and equity presented?
If a company prepares a classified balance sheet using the report form presentation, how would the main sections typically appear?
If a company prepares a classified balance sheet using the report form presentation, how would the main sections typically appear?
A company's net income for the year was $50,000, and it declared and paid dividends of $10,000. If the beginning retained earnings balance was $30,000, what is the ending retained earnings balance?
A company's net income for the year was $50,000, and it declared and paid dividends of $10,000. If the beginning retained earnings balance was $30,000, what is the ending retained earnings balance?
Considering the relationship between the income statement, statement of retained earnings, and balance sheet, if a company incorrectly overstated its ending inventory, what effect would this error have on the subsequent financial statements?
Considering the relationship between the income statement, statement of retained earnings, and balance sheet, if a company incorrectly overstated its ending inventory, what effect would this error have on the subsequent financial statements?
A company has cash of $20,000, accounts receivable of $30,000, and prepaid expenses of $5,000. It also has accounts payable of $15,000, salaries payable of $10,000, and notes payable (due in 9 months) of $25,000. What is the total of the company's current assets?
A company has cash of $20,000, accounts receivable of $30,000, and prepaid expenses of $5,000. It also has accounts payable of $15,000, salaries payable of $10,000, and notes payable (due in 9 months) of $25,000. What is the total of the company's current assets?
Using the following information, calculate total current liabilities: Accounts Payable: $10,000, Salaries Payable: $5,000, Unearned Revenue: $3,000, Bonds Payable (due in 5 years): $20,000.
Using the following information, calculate total current liabilities: Accounts Payable: $10,000, Salaries Payable: $5,000, Unearned Revenue: $3,000, Bonds Payable (due in 5 years): $20,000.
A company's balance sheet shows total assets of $500,000 and total liabilities of $200,000. What is the total stockholders' equity?
A company's balance sheet shows total assets of $500,000 and total liabilities of $200,000. What is the total stockholders' equity?
Which of the following is an example of a long-term liability?
Which of the following is an example of a long-term liability?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of preparing financial statements?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of preparing financial statements?
Where on the balance sheet does the ending retained earnings balance appear?
Where on the balance sheet does the ending retained earnings balance appear?
Flashcards
Income Statement
Income Statement
A financial statement that reports a company's revenues and expenses over a period of time, calculating net income or loss.
Statement of Retained Earnings
Statement of Retained Earnings
A financial statement that shows how retained earnings have changed over a period due to net income (or loss) and dividends.
Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
A financial statement that reports a company's assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity as of a specific date.
Statement of Retained Earnings
Statement of Retained Earnings
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Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
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Liquidity
Liquidity
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Current Assets
Current Assets
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Long-Term Assets
Long-Term Assets
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Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities
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Long-Term Liabilities
Long-Term Liabilities
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Study Notes
- Chapter 4 focuses on completing the accounting cycle, including preparing financial statements and evaluating business performance using the current ratio
- Learning Objective 1 is to prepare financial statements, including the classified balance sheet
Preparing Financial Statements
- Financial statements can be prepared using the adjusted trial balance
- Main financial statements: income statement, statement of retained earnings, and balance sheet
Income Statement
- Reports revenues and expenses
- Calculates net income or net loss for a specific period
Statement of Retained Earnings
- Shows changes in retained earnings during a period
- Changes are a result of net income (or net loss) and dividends
Balance Sheet
- Reports assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity
- Specific to the last day of the reporting period
Relationships between Financial Statements
- Financial statements are related to each other
- Net income or net loss from the income statement flows into the statement of retained earnings
- Ending retained earnings from the statement of retained earnings flows into the balance sheet
Classified Balance Sheet: Assets
- Assets are displayed in order of liquidity
- Liquidity indicates how quickly an account can be converted into cash
Current Assets
- These assets convert to cash, or are sold or used up within 12 months
- Can also be converted within an operating cycle, if the cycle is longer than a year
Long-Term Assets
- These are not converted to cash or used up within the cycle or one year
Long-Term Assets Examples
- Long-term investments
- Property, plant, and equipment
- Intangible assets
Operating Cycle
- The time span during which cash is used to pay for goods and services
- Goods and services are then sold to customers, from whom the business collects cash
Classified Balance Sheet: Liabilities
- Current liabilities are paid with cash, goods, or services within one year
- Payment is also within the entity's operating cycle
Current Liabilities
- Examples: Accounts Payable, Salaries Payable, Unearned Revenue
Long Term Liabilities
- Liabilities that do not need to be paid within one year or within the operating cycle
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