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What does the Cash Statement specifically record?
What does the Cash Statement specifically record?
How does the repayment of the loan appear in the Income Statement?
How does the repayment of the loan appear in the Income Statement?
Why was the paint expensed while the sink was capitalized?
Why was the paint expensed while the sink was capitalized?
Where does the transaction for the capitalized sink appear in financial statements?
Where does the transaction for the capitalized sink appear in financial statements?
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What affects the decision to capitalize an asset like the sink?
What affects the decision to capitalize an asset like the sink?
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Which of the following represents a good reason for expensing the paint?
Which of the following represents a good reason for expensing the paint?
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What is the primary determining factor for whether to capitalize or expense paint for a fixed asset?
What is the primary determining factor for whether to capitalize or expense paint for a fixed asset?
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How does expensing the paint affect the earnings for the accounting period?
How does expensing the paint affect the earnings for the accounting period?
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What does being 'in the red' typically signify in accounting?
What does being 'in the red' typically signify in accounting?
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Study Notes
The Accounting Game
- The text describes how to record accounting transactions for a lemonade stand business in a simplified way.
- The business transactions include:
- Collecting cash from customers
- Buying supplies like lemons, sugar, and paint
- Paying back loans and interest
- Buying fixed assets like a lemonade stand and a lot.
- The text emphasizes that cash transactions are recorded on the Cash Statement.
- The text uses examples of cash coming in and going out, along with the impact on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
- Specific examples of assets include: Inventory, Fixed Assets (like the lemonade stand and lot)
- Specific examples of liabilities include: Notes Payable (loans), Accounts Payable (money owed to suppliers).
- The text also mentions depreciation expense for fixed assets, which is recorded on the income statement.
- The text is written in a conversational tone, using everyday language and examples to explain complex accounting concepts.
Balance Sheet
- The Balance Sheet shows the company's assets, liabilities, and owner's equity at a specific point in time.
- The Balance Sheet must always balance, meaning that assets must equal the sum of liabilities and owner's equity.
- Changes in the Balance Sheet can occur as a result of cash transactions, sales, purchases, and adjustments, including depreciation.
Income Statement
- The Income Statement shows the company's revenues and expenses over a period of time, typically a month or a year.
- The Income Statement reflects the profitability of the business, showing whether the company made a profit or a loss.
- The Net Profit is calculated by subtracting total expenses from gross profit.
Cash Statement
- The Cash Statement tracks the movement of cash within a business over a period of time
- It focuses solely on cash inflows, meaning what is coming in, and cash outflows, meaning what is going out.
- It is important to record all cash transactions accurately to understand the company's cash position.
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Explore the basics of accounting through the lens of a lemonade stand business. This quiz focuses on recording transactions such as sales, supplies, and assets, while also emphasizing the importance of cash statements and their impact on financial statements. Perfect for beginners looking to understand foundational accounting concepts.
