Accounting Exam 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1-2)

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The [BLANK] is defined as the financial statement that presents the financial position of the company on a particular date.

  • Balance Sheet (correct)
  • Statement of Stockholders' Equity
  • Income Statement
  • Statement of Cash Flows

Which of the following is NOT a major category of accounts?

  • Assets
  • Income Statement (correct)
  • Stockholders' Equity
  • Liabilities

How many of the following accounts have a normal debit balance: Supplies, Notes Payable, Common Stock?

  • 3
  • None
  • 1 (correct)
  • 2

Based on the accounting equation, which of the following accounts will increase Liabilities?

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If Melanie's Lemonade Stand paid rent for the month of January on 1/5, what account is debited and what account is credited on 1/5? (Select ALL that apply)

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On 1/1, Ryann's bicycle shop bought $2,000 of inventory on account. On 2/15, Ryann's paid the amount owed for the inventory ($2,000). What account is debited and what account is credited in the journal entry required on 2/15? (Select ALL that apply)

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Based on the Unadjusted Trial Balance shown below, calculate the total amount of Net Income based on preparing an Income Statement.

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Based on the Trial Balance and Additional Info shown below, prepare a Statement of Stockholders' Equity. What is the ending balance in the Retained Earnings account as shown on the Statement of Stockholders' Equity you constructed?

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Based on the Trial Balance and Additional Info shown below, prepare a Statement of Stockholders' Equity. What is the total amount of Stockholders' Equity as shown on the Statement of Stockholders' Equity you constructed?

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Based on the Trial Balance and Additional Info shown below, prepare a Balance Sheet. What is the amount of Stockholders' Equity shown on the Balance Sheet?

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Based on the Trial Balance and Additional Info shown below, prepare a Balance Sheet. What is the amount of Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity shown on the Balance Sheet?

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Flashcards

Accounting Equation

Equation showing that assets equal liabilities plus stockholders' equity.

Assets

Resources owned by a company that have economic value.

Liabilities

Amounts owed by the company to creditors.

Stockholders’ Equity

Owners’ claims to the assets of the company.

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Revenues

The income earned from sales of goods or services.

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Expenses

Costs incurred to generate revenues.

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Income Statement

Financial statement showing revenues and expenses over a specific period.

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Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

Summarizes changes in stockholders' equity over a period.

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Balance Sheet

A snapshot of the company’s financial position at a certain date.

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General Ledger

A complete record of all transactions affecting a company.

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Journal

A chronological listing of all transactions.

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Posting

Transferring journal entries to the general ledger.

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Trial Balance

A list showing that total debits equal total credits.

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Account

Summarizes effects of transactions over time for a specific item.

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Deferred Revenue

Cash received before goods/services are delivered.

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Common Stock

Money invested by shareholders in the business.

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Retained Earnings

Cumulative amount of net income not distributed as dividends.

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Net Income

The total revenue minus total expenses.

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T Accounts

Visual representation of debits and credits for accounts.

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Journal Entry

Records the effects of a specific transaction in accounting.

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Prepaid Expenses

Payments for expenses paid in advance.

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Accounts Payable

Amounts owed to suppliers for purchases on credit.

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Notes Payable

Written promise to pay a certain amount of money to creditors.

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Inventory

Goods available for sale to customers.

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Accounts Receivable

Amounts customers owe to a company for goods/services sold on credit.

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Cash

Liquid assets available for immediate use.

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Financial Statements

Reports providing information about financial performance and position.

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GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; guidelines for accounting practices.

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Study Notes

Exam 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1-2)

  • Exam Structure: The exam comprises 40 multiple-choice, multiple-answer, and fill-in-the-blank questions. It focuses on definitions, accounting processes, and financial statement preparation. Refer to pages 5-8 for the format.

Exam Tips

  • Accounting Equation: Write down the accounting equation on your scrap paper before starting the exam.
  • T-accounts: Use T-accounts to solve problems, beginning with the original transaction where possible.

Recall and Definitions (Chapters 1-2)

  • New Terms: Memorize all new terms introduced in chapters 1 and 2.
  • Account Definitions: Understand each basic account including:
    • Account name
    • Definition
    • Account major category
    • Financial statement where the account appears
    • Normal balance (debit or credit)
  • Transaction Impact: Conceptually analyze how different business transactions affect specific accounts (e.g., a customer paying cash in advance impacts deferred revenue).

Accounting Process Overview (Chapter 1)

  • Primary Functions: Accounting's primary role is measuring and communicating information.
  • Accounting Equation: Define and apply the accounting equation (draw it on your exam paper).
  • Financial Statements: Recall the definitions, formats, and interrelationships of the income statement, statement of stockholders' equity, and the balance sheet.

Accounting Process During the Period (Chapter 2)

  • Business Transactions: Understand common business transactions and how they affect different accounts. Examples are provided in the text.
  • Accounting Equation Impacts: Illustrate how transactions impact the accounting equation, with an emphasis on the impact through debits and credits on different accounts.
  • Journal Entries and Posting: Understand recording journal entries and posting to the general ledger.
  • Trial Balance: Constructing an unadjusted trial balance from account balances.

Additional Study Aids

  • Self-Study Questions: Review the self-study questions at the end of each chapter (numbers 3-10 and 12).

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