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Which of the following transactions only affects assets?
Taking out a loan increases both assets and liabilities.
True
In the accounting equation, what is the relationship between assets, liabilities, and equity?
Assets = Liabilities + Equity
The owner's investment increases both assets and __________.
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Match the following transactions with their effects on accounts:
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What is recorded in a journal in accounting?
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In double-entry accounting, a debit increases liabilities.
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What do you call the accounts that include revenues, expenses, and dividends?
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What effect does a debit have on assets?
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The accounting equation states that Assets = Liabilities + ______.
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Match the following types of accounts with their characteristics:
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A credit entry increases the liabilities of a business.
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What is the purpose of the dual aspect concept in accounting?
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In accounting, liabilities ______ with a credit entry.
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Match the following account types with their debit and credit effects:
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Which of the following accounts is considered a current liability?
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Expenses decrease equity accounts when recorded.
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Name one type of non-current asset.
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Study Notes
Dual Aspect Concept
- Every transaction affects at least two accounts, maintaining the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
Account Types and Effects
- Assets: Increase when debited, decrease when credited.
- Liabilities: Decrease when debited, increase when credited.
- Equity: Decrease when debited, increase when credited.
- Expenses: Increase when debited, decrease when credited.
- Revenues: Decrease when debited, increase when credited.
Types of Assets
- Current Assets: Cash, petty cash, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses, supplies, short-term investments.
- Non-Current Assets: Property, plant, and equipment (PP&E), accumulated depreciation, long-term investments, intangible assets (e.g., patents, trademarks).
Types of Liabilities
- Current Liabilities: Accounts payable, accrued expenses, short-term loans payable, wages payable, taxes payable.
Examples of Transactions
- Purchase of Equipment: Equipment increases by ₱5,000 (debit), cash decreases by ₱5,000 (credit).
- Loan for Equipment: Equipment increases by ₱10,000 (debit), loan payable increases by ₱10,000 (credit).
- Owner's Investment: Cash increases by ₱20,000 (debit), owner's capital increases by ₱20,000 (credit).
Summary Impact of Transactions
- Transaction 1 affects only assets.
- Transaction 2 affects both assets and liabilities.
- Transaction 3 affects both assets and equity.
Closing Entries
- Made at the end of the accounting period to transfer balances from temporary accounts (revenues, expenses, dividends) to permanent accounts (retained earnings).
Post-Closing Trial Balance
- Prepared after closing entries to confirm that debits equal credits and only permanent accounts remain.
Reversing Entries
- Optional entries made at the start of the new accounting period to simplify future transaction recording.
Journal in Accounting
- First formal record of business transactions, referred to as the "book of original entry."
- Captures chronological transaction details before they are posted to the ledger.
Double-Entry Accounting System
- Debit: Increases in assets or expenses; decreases in liabilities or equity.
- Credit: Increases in liabilities, equity, or revenue; decreases in assets or expenses.
- Total debits must equal total credits for every transaction.
Parts of a Journal Entry
- Date: When the transaction occurred.
- Account Titles: Affected accounts from the Chart of Accounts.
- Debit & Credit: The monetary amounts for each account.
- Explanation: Brief description of the transaction.
Importance of Accounting Equation
- The accounting equation must balance consistently due to the dual effect of every financial transaction.
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Test your knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, including the dual aspect concept and the impact of transactions on various account types. This quiz covers assets, liabilities, equity, and examples of common transactions. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of accounting basics.