Accounting Terms and Definitions

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Match the financial terms with their descriptions:

Expense = Cost related to revenues; debited, results in a decrease in equity. Revenue = Income generated from the sale of goods or services. Drawings = Withdrawals by the owner for personal use. Transaction = An exchange of goods, services, or funds between parties.

Match the financial result with its condition:

Net Loss = Total expenses exceed total revenues. Net Income = Total revenues exceed total expenses. Drawings = Owner withdraws cash for personal use. Exceptional Balance = Account showing an opposite balance

Match the accounting term with its description:

The Ledger = A collection of all the accounts used by a business. T-Account = A simple format used to represent an account in the general ledger. Account Balance = The difference between the total debits and total credits in an account. Fiscal Period = The period of time over which earnings are measured.

Match the financial process with its description:

<p>Sale on Account = A sale for which payment is received later. Purchase on Account = A purchase for which payment is made later. Payment on Account = Money paid to a creditor to reduce the amount owed. Receipt on Account = Money received from a debtor to reduce the amount owed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the accounting component with its description:

<p>Source Documents = Business papers that provide information about a transaction. Income Statement = A financial statement showing a company's revenues and expenses. The Ledger = A book or digital file containing all of a company’s accounts. Fiscal Period = The length of time for which a company reports financial results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the concept with its definition:

<p>Expense = A decrease in equity resulting from operations. Revenue = An increase in equity resulting from operations. Drawings = Cash withdrawn from the business by the owner for personal use. Transaction = An economic event that affects the financial statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the term to its effect on the accounting equation:

<p>Payment on Account = Decreases both assets and liabilities. Sale on Account = Increases both assets and equity. Purchase on Account = Increases both liabilities and assets. Cash Drawing = Decreases both assets and equity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the definition to the term:

<p>Net Loss = Expenses are greater than revenues. Net Income = Revenues are greater than expenses. Invoice = A source document showing the details of a sales transaction. T-Account = A tool used to analyze the effects of transactions on an account.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the term to its use:

<p>Source Documents = Used as evidence to verify transactions. The Ledger = Used to compile all accounts and balances. Account Balance = Used to determine the financial position of an account. Fiscal Period = Used to set the time frame for reporting financials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the transaction type with its journal entry impact:

<p>Sale on Account = Debit Accounts Receivable, Credit Sales Revenue Purchase on Account = Debit Purchases, Credit Accounts Payable Payment on Account = Debit Accounts Payable, Credit Cash Receipt on Account = Debit Cash, Credit Accounts Receivable</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Expense

Cost linked to revenues, shown as a debit, reducing equity.

Net Loss

When a company's expenses are higher than its revenues.

Net Income

When revenues exceed expenses.

T-Account

A simplified format of a company's record showcasing debits and credits.

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Payment on Account

Money paid to lower the amount owed to a lender.

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Account Balance

The outstanding dollar value in an account.

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Fiscal Period

A specific period over which earnings are measured (often annually).

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Drawings

Occurs when owners take money out of the business for their own use.

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Source Documents

Documents like bills or receipts that provide details of a transaction.

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Exceptional Balance

When an account has a balance opposite to what it normally carries.

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Study Notes

  • Expense: The cost associated with revenues, recorded as a debit, leading to a decrease in equity.
  • Net Loss: Occurs when a company's total expenses surpass its total revenues in a specific period, resulting in a negative amount.
  • Net Income: The difference between earnings and expenditures, where revenues exceed expenses.
  • T-Account: A basic ledger format.
  • Payment on Account: Money paid to a creditor, reducing the amount owed.
  • Account Balance: The dollar value of an account at a specific time.
  • Fiscal Period: The duration over which earnings are measured.
  • Drawings: Withdrawals of cash or other assets by the owner for personal use.
  • Source Documents: Business papers, like bills or receipts, that provide transaction details.
  • Exceptional Balance: When an account displays a balance opposite to its normal balance (e.g., an asset with a credit balance).
  • Income Statement: A report prepared annually that details a company's revenues and expenses.
  • Transaction: An exchange of goods, services, or funds between two or more parties.
  • Revenue: Income generated from the sale of goods or services.
  • The Ledger: A collection of all of a company's accounts.
  • Receipt on Account: Money received from a debtor, decreasing the amount owed.
  • Sale on Account: A sale where payment is not received immediately.
  • Purchase on Account: A purchase for which payment is deferred.

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