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What is the primary assumption of the Going Concern Assumption?
What does the Matching Concept in accounting entail?
Costs are recognized as expenses when the related revenue is recognized.
The Historical Cost Concept states that asset values are determined based on current market value.
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Which of the following is a common branch of accounting focused on internal users?
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The __________ Concept assumes that a company's economic activities can be separated from its owners' personal transactions.
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What does the term 'Materiality Concept' refer to in accounting?
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What principle requires financial statements to provide enough detail for understanding?
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The Cost-benefit Principle states that costs can exceed benefits.
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What does 'Prudence' refer to in accounting?
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Match the following branches of accounting with their primary focus:
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Study Notes
Conceptual Framework in Accounting
- Double-Entry System: Every transaction impacts two accounts, recording debits and credits to maintain balance.
- Going Concern Assumption: Presumes that businesses will continue their operations indefinitely.
- Separate Entity Principle: Distinguishes personal transactions of owners from those of the business.
- Stable Monetary Unit: Financial events are measured in consistent currency; assumes stability in purchasing power despite economic fluctuations.
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Time Period Concept: Reporting period typically lasts 12 months, which can be either:
- Calendar Year: January 1 to December 31.
- Fiscal Year: Any other consecutive 12-month period, starting on a different date.
- Materiality Concept: Materiality is determined by the significance of an item's size and nature in financial statements.
- Cost-Benefit Principle: Evaluates whether the costs of providing information justify the benefits derived from it.
- Accrual Basis: Recognizes transactions at the time they occur, not when cash changes hands.
- Historical Cost Principle: Assets are recorded based on their original purchase price.
- Concept of Articulation: All elements of financial statements are interconnected, reinforcing the holistic view of financial health.
- Full Disclosure Principle: Requires transparency by providing all necessary details for understanding financial statements.
- Consistency Concept: Same accounting principles should be applied across reporting periods for comparability.
- Matching Principle: Expenses are recognized in the same reporting period as the associated revenues they help generate.
- Entity Theory: Determines income based on the equation: Assets = Liabilities + Capital; reflects income statement dynamics.
- Propriety Theory: Focuses on valuing assets accurately; Assets - Liabilities = Capital; pertains to balance sheet assessments.
- Residual Equity Theory: Important when dealing with different classes of shares; calculates equity for ordinary shareholders after preferred shareholder claims.
- Fund Theory: Examines the management of funds as cash inflows minus cash outflows.
- Realization Principle: The process of converting non-cash assets into cash or cash equivalents.
- Prudence (Conservatism): Encourages caution in estimations to avoid overstating assets or understating liabilities; requires careful reporting.
Expense Recognition Principles
- Matching Concept: Recognizes costs as expenses within the same period they correlate with reported revenues.
- Systematic and Rational Allocation: Non-directly related costs are first recorded as assets and then expensed based on systematic consumption (e.g., depreciation).
- Immediate Recognition: Costs failing to meet asset criteria are expensed immediately, such as losses due to impairment.
Common Branches of Accounting
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Financial Accounting: Focuses on creating general-purpose financial statements for external stakeholders.
- Financial Statement: Shows an entity’s financial position and operational results.
- Financial Report: Combines financial statements with additional information to aid economic decisions.
- Objectives: Inform about economic resources, claims, and management stewardship.
- Management Accounting: Provides internal decision-making support through performance analysis.
- Cost Accounting: Involves measuring and analyzing costs related to production processes.
- Auditing: Ensures fairness and reliability of financial statements by evaluating them against established criteria.
- Tax Accounting: Prepares tax returns and offers advice regarding tax policies and compliance.
- Government Accounting: Manages public funds and maintains the accountability of public entities.
- Fiduciary Accounting: Oversees accounts managed on behalf of others to ensure their benefit.
- Estate Accounting: Focuses on financial management for deceased individuals’ estates.
- Social Accounting: Assesses and communicates the socioeconomic impact of business activities.
- Institutional Accounting: Tailored for non-profit entities or organizations.
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This quiz covers key accounting concepts including the double-entry system, going concern assumption, and the stable monetary unit. Test your knowledge on these fundamental frameworks that support financial reporting and accountability. Perfect for students studying accounting principles.
