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What does a balance sheet show?

  • Company's revenue
  • Company's profits and losses
  • Company's assets and liabilities (correct)
  • Company's marketing expenses

    • Which of the following is an example of an asset?

  • Cash (correct)
  • Loan
  • Mortgage
  • Salary

    • What is an example of a liability?

  • Accounts payable (correct)
  • Inventory
  • Equipment
  • Patents

    • Why are financial statements important?

    <p>They help understand a company's financial health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would you find in the income statement?

    <p>Total sales revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a company use to pay off its debts?

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

    Which is considered a current asset?

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

    What is the main role of a financial statement?

    <p>To report the company's financial performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an annual report?

    <p>To review the company's yearly performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is found in the statement of financial position?

    <p>Assets and liabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Financial Statements

    • A balance sheet shows a company's assets and liabilities.
    • Assets are resources owned or controlled by a company, such as cash or inventory.
    • Liabilities are debts or obligations that a company owes to others.

    Identifying Assets and Liabilities

    • Examples of assets include:
      • Cash
      • Inventory
      • Equipment
      • Patents
    • Examples of liabilities include:
      • Loans
      • Accounts payable
      • Mortgages

    Importance of Financial Statements

    • Financial statements are important because they help understand a company's financial health.
    • They provide a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

    Income Statement

    • An income statement shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period of time.
    • It includes:
      • Total sales revenue
      • Expenses
      • Net income

    Using Assets to Pay Off Debts

    • A company uses its assets to pay off its debts.

    Current Assets

    • Current assets are assets that can be converted into cash within a year.
    • Examples of current assets include:
      • Cash
      • Accounts receivable
      • Inventory

    Financial Statement Purpose

    • The main role of a financial statement is to report a company's financial performance.

    Annual Report

    • An annual report reviews a company's yearly performance.
    • It provides a comprehensive overview of a company's financial position and performance over the past year.

    Statement of Financial Position

    • The statement of financial position, also known as the balance sheet, shows a company's assets and liabilities.
    • It provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

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