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What is the primary distinction between prepayments and accruals in accounting?
What is the primary distinction between prepayments and accruals in accounting?
- Prepayments record expenses before cash payment, while accruals record revenues after cash receipt.
- Prepayments defer expenses or revenues, while accruals recognize expenses or revenues before cash transactions. (correct)
- Prepayments involve recording cash before expenses, while accruals require cash settlements after revenues.
- Prepayments occur after revenue is earned, while accruals define expenses that are paid later.
Which of the following is NOT a category of adjusting entry?
Which of the following is NOT a category of adjusting entry?
- Estimated liabilities (correct)
- Prepaid expenses
- Accrued expenses
- Unearned revenues
What do accrued revenues represent?
What do accrued revenues represent?
- Revenue received before it is earned.
- Revenue earned after cash has been paid.
- Revenue that has been earned but not yet received in cash. (correct)
- Revenue that has not yet been recognized, regardless of cash receipt.
How do prepaid expenses generally affect financial reporting?
How do prepaid expenses generally affect financial reporting?
Which category of adjusting entry involves the gradual reduction of asset value over time?
Which category of adjusting entry involves the gradual reduction of asset value over time?
What defines an unadjusted trial balance?
What defines an unadjusted trial balance?
What is the primary reason for making adjusting entries?
What is the primary reason for making adjusting entries?
Which asset account is specifically mentioned as needing adjustment due to usage?
Which asset account is specifically mentioned as needing adjustment due to usage?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adjusting entries?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adjusting entries?
Which type of balance measurement is impacted by making adjustments?
Which type of balance measurement is impacted by making adjustments?
What action should be taken when an account has accrued or prepaid amounts?
What action should be taken when an account has accrued or prepaid amounts?
What does the end-of-period process of adjusting accounts ensure?
What does the end-of-period process of adjusting accounts ensure?
What is likely true about the supplies account as discussed in the context?
What is likely true about the supplies account as discussed in the context?
What is the total amount of assets listed in the unadjusted trial balance?
What is the total amount of assets listed in the unadjusted trial balance?
Which type of account does 'Accounts payable' represent?
Which type of account does 'Accounts payable' represent?
How much is Sheena Bright's capital at the beginning?
How much is Sheena Bright's capital at the beginning?
What is the balance for 'Service revenue' in the unadjusted trial balance?
What is the balance for 'Service revenue' in the unadjusted trial balance?
Which of the following represents a non-current asset?
Which of the following represents a non-current asset?
What is the combined total of 'Salary expense' and 'Electricity and gas expense'?
What is the combined total of 'Salary expense' and 'Electricity and gas expense'?
Which of the following accounts is not affected by the depreciation of assets?
Which of the following accounts is not affected by the depreciation of assets?
What is the amount of unearned service revenue in the unadjusted trial balance?
What is the amount of unearned service revenue in the unadjusted trial balance?
What is the closing balance for accounts receivable?
What is the closing balance for accounts receivable?
What is the total amount for owners' equity as represented by Sheena Bright's capital and drawings?
What is the total amount for owners' equity as represented by Sheena Bright's capital and drawings?
How much was deducted from the supplies account due to an adjusted entry?
How much was deducted from the supplies account due to an adjusted entry?
What is the closing balance for accumulated depreciation on the furniture?
What is the closing balance for accumulated depreciation on the furniture?
What was the beginning balance for loans payable?
What was the beginning balance for loans payable?
Which account had a closing balance of 400 after adjusting entries?
Which account had a closing balance of 400 after adjusting entries?
What is the opening balance for cash?
What is the opening balance for cash?
How much was added to accounts payable in the ledgers?
How much was added to accounts payable in the ledgers?
What is created when a business collects cash from customers in advance of performing work?
What is created when a business collects cash from customers in advance of performing work?
What does unearned revenue represent for a business?
What does unearned revenue represent for a business?
Which entry is made when cash is collected for unearned revenue?
Which entry is made when cash is collected for unearned revenue?
What does a business owe when it has unearned revenue?
What does a business owe when it has unearned revenue?
What happens to unearned service revenue once the service is completed?
What happens to unearned service revenue once the service is completed?
Why are unearned revenues also referred to as deferred revenues?
Why are unearned revenues also referred to as deferred revenues?
What might be an indicator of unethical practices related to journal entries?
What might be an indicator of unethical practices related to journal entries?
When recording unearned revenue, what effect does the transaction have on the accounting equation?
When recording unearned revenue, what effect does the transaction have on the accounting equation?
What type of account is Accumulated depreciation—furniture?
What type of account is Accumulated depreciation—furniture?
How does Accumulated depreciation—furniture affect the balance sheet?
How does Accumulated depreciation—furniture affect the balance sheet?
What does the net amount of furniture represent?
What does the net amount of furniture represent?
If the accumulated depreciation—furniture expense is $300, what would be the new balance in Accumulated depreciation—furniture?
If the accumulated depreciation—furniture expense is $300, what would be the new balance in Accumulated depreciation—furniture?
Which accounts appear on the balance sheet related to furniture?
Which accounts appear on the balance sheet related to furniture?
If the original cost of the furniture was $18,000, what would be the carrying value after accounting for $300 in accumulated depreciation?
If the original cost of the furniture was $18,000, what would be the carrying value after accounting for $300 in accumulated depreciation?
What does the abbreviation 'Bal' stand for in the account balances?
What does the abbreviation 'Bal' stand for in the account balances?
In what section of the balance sheet would accumulated depreciation—furniture be reported?
In what section of the balance sheet would accumulated depreciation—furniture be reported?
Flashcards
Opening balance of Cash
Opening balance of Cash
The initial amount of cash on hand at the start of a specific period, typically recorded as a debit in the ledger.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable
Amounts owed to a company by its customers for goods or services already delivered but not yet paid for.
Supplies
Supplies
Goods, such as office supplies or materials, used in the day-to-day running of a business.
Prepaid Rent
Prepaid Rent
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Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
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Salary Payable
Salary Payable
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Sheena Bright, Capital
Sheena Bright, Capital
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Sheena Bright, Drawings
Sheena Bright, Drawings
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Unadjusted Trial Balance
Unadjusted Trial Balance
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Adjusting Entries
Adjusting Entries
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Accrual Accounting
Accrual Accounting
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Adjustments
Adjustments
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Supplies Account
Supplies Account
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Adjusting Entries - Cash
Adjusting Entries - Cash
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Adjusting Entries - Revenue/Expense
Adjusting Entries - Revenue/Expense
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Accrued/Prepaid Amounts
Accrued/Prepaid Amounts
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Prepaid Adjustments
Prepaid Adjustments
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Accrual Adjustments
Accrual Adjustments
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Adjusting Entries
Adjusting Entries
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Prepaid Expenses
Prepaid Expenses
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Accrued Expenses
Accrued Expenses
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Unadjusted Trial Balance
Unadjusted Trial Balance
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Account Balances
Account Balances
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Debit
Debit
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Credit
Credit
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30 June 2021
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Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
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Cash
Cash
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Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable
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Unearned Revenue
Unearned Revenue
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Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue
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Journal Entry
Journal Entry
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Supporting Documents
Supporting Documents
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Unethical Accounting Schemes
Unethical Accounting Schemes
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Liability Account
Liability Account
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Cash Receipt
Cash Receipt
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E-learning Services
E-learning Services
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Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation
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Contra-asset account
Contra-asset account
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Depreciation Expense
Depreciation Expense
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Carrying Value (Book Value)
Carrying Value (Book Value)
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Furniture Account
Furniture Account
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Balance Sheet Reporting
Balance Sheet Reporting
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Depreciation Expense Account
Depreciation Expense Account
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Asset Account
Asset Account
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Study Notes
Accrual vs. Cash-basis Accounting
- Accrual accounting records the impact of each transaction as it occurs.
- Cash-basis accounting only records cash receipts and cash payments.
- Most businesses use the accrual method.
Adjusting Entries
- Adjusting entries are used to ensure financial statements accurately reflect the period's activities.
- Adjusting entries never involve the Cash account.
- Adjusting entries either increase revenue (credit) or increase expenses (debit).
- Prepayments, or deferrals, involve cash payments or receipts before recognizing revenue or expense.
- Example: Prepaid rent
- Accrued expenses occur when an expense is incurred before cash payment is made
- Example: Salaries
- Accrued revenues occur when revenue is earned before cash is received
- Example: Performing services but not yet receiving payment
- Unearned revenues reflect cash received before a service or product is delivered or earned.
Adjusting Entry Types
- Prepaid expenses
- Depreciation of Non-current Assets
- Accrued Expenses
- Accrued Revenues
- Unearned Revenues
Depreciation
- Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of a non-current asset over its useful life.
- Accumulated depreciation is a contra-asset account (opposite balance to asset).
- Depreciation expense increases the expense account and decreases accumulated depreciation
Trial Balance
- A trial balance lists all accounts with their debit and credit balances to ensure debits and credits are equal.
- An unadjusted trial balance is created before adjusting entries are performed.
- An adjusted trial balance is created after adjusting entries are performed.
Financial Statements
- Balance sheet
- Income statement
- Owners' equity statement
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Test your knowledge on key accounting principles, including accrual vs. cash-basis accounting and the importance of adjusting entries. This quiz covers different types of adjusting entries and their impact on financial statements.