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A transaction that causes an increase in asset may also cause

  • A decrease in equity
  • An increase in other asset
  • An increase in liability (correct)
  • A decrease in liability

    • A partnership is not a separate legal entity from the partners themselves

    False

    The financial statement that reports whether the business earned a profit and also lists the revenues and expenses is called:

  • Statement of Owner's Equity
  • Statement of Financial Performance (correct)
  • none
  • all

    • Partners are personally liable for any debts incurred by the partnership.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Maxim Company acquired a building for P500,000. Maxim had the building appraised, and found that the building was easily worth P575,000. The seller had paid P300,000 for the building 6 years ago. Which accounting principle would require Maxim to record the building on its records at P500,000?

    <p>Cost principle/Historical Principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The following data were taken from the records of Arizona Corporation for the year ending December 31, 2022:

                         01/01/22     12/31/22

    Assets 11,250 ? Liabilities 8,580 10,365 Equity ? 6.465

    <p>2,670</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If equity is 300,000 and liabilities are 192,000, then assets equal:

    <p>492,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The idea that the activities of the entity are separate from those of the individual owner is the

    <p>Entity Concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The basic accounting equation is

    <p>Assets = Liability + Equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The accounting assumption that requires every business to be accounted for separately from other business entities, including its owner or owners is known as the:

    <p>Business entity assumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A sole proprietorship is a type of business organization owned by its stockholders

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Financial statements for the partnership is by law must be produced and made public

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Increases in equity from a company's earning activities are:

    <p>Revenues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of accounting?

    <p>Record-keeping and financial reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The idea that transactions are recorded at their exchange prices at the transaction date is referred to as the

    <p>Objectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To include personal assets and transactions of a business owner in the records and reports of the business would be in conflict with the:

    <p>Business entity assumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary financial statements?

    <p>Statement of Retained Earnings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under this principle, the effects of transactions and other events are recognized when they occur and they are recorded in the accountings records statements of the periods to which they relate

    <p>Accrual basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The accounting concept that requires financial statement information to be supported by independent, unbiased evidence other than someone's belief or opinion is:

    <p>Objectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    These are attributes that make the information provided in the financial statements useful to users

    <p>Qualitative characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a form of business organization?

    <p>Entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rules that requires financial statements to reflect the assumption that the business will continue operating instead of being closed or sold, unless evidence shows that will not continue, is the:

    <p>Going concern assumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Economic resource that are owned or controlled by an enterprise are called

    <p>Assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On June 30 of the current year, the assets and liabilities of Hana Beshie, Inc. are as follows: Cash P250,00; Accounts Receivable P7,250; Supplies P650; Equipment P12,000; Accounts Payable P9,300. What is the amount of owner's equity as of July 1 of the current year?

    <p>31,100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The partners' individual exposure to debt is limited.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of accounting?

    <p>Record-keeping and financial reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a sole proprietorship, who owns and manages the business?

    <p>Single individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of a partnership over a sole proprietorship?

    <p>Tax advantages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accounting principle requires expenses to be recorded in the period they are incurred, regardless of when the cash is paid?

    <p>Expense recognition principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which financial statement reports the financial position of a business at a specific point in time?

    <p>Balance sheet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a current liability?

    <p>Notes payable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the income statement?

    <p>To show profitability over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accounting principle dictates that revenue should be recognized when it is earned, regardless of when the cash is received?

    <p>Revenue recognition principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the statement of cash flows?

    <p>To disclose information about the cash receipts and cash payments of a business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which financial statement is also known as the statement of changes in equity?

    <p>Retained earnings statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the double-entry accounting system?

    <p>To ensure that the accounting equation is always in balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a long term liability

    <p>Mortgage payable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the statement of retained earnings?

    <p>To report changes in equity over a specific period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the accounting principle that requires a company to use the same accounting methods and procedures from period to period?

    <p>Consistency principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which financial statement is prepared first during the accounting cycle

    <p>Income statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adjusting entries in accounting?

    <p>To update the accounts to reflect the accrual basis of accounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which of the following is an example a contra-asset account?

    <p>accumulated depreciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is the purpose of the trial balance in accounting?

    <p>To check the accuracy of the accounting records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary purpose of accounting is to provide information for marketing analysis

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A sole proprietorship is a form of business organization with multiple owners

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a partnership, each partner has limited liability for the business debts

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The matching principle requires revenues to be recorded when they are earned, not when the cash is received

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities - Equity

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The income statement reports the financial position of a business at a specific point in time

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Notes payable is an example of a current liability

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of the statement of cashflows is to show changes in equity over a specific period

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The revenue recognition principle dictates that revenue should be recognized only when cash is received

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The double-entry accounting system ensures that the accounting equation is always out of balance

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Accrued expenses are long-term liabilities

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The statement of retained earnings shows the financial position of a business at a specific point in time

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adjusting entries are made to reconcile bank statements

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Accumulated depreciation is an example of a contra-asset account

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The trial balance is prepared to calculate taxes owed

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Business Organization

    • A partnership is not a separate legal entity from the partners themselves.
    • Partners are personally liable for any debts incurred by the partnership.
    • A sole proprietorship is a type of business organization owned by one person.

    Accounting Principles

    • The accounting principle that requires a company to record an asset at its original purchase price is the cost principle.
    • The principle that requires every business to be accounted for separately from other business entities, including its owner or owners, is the entity principle.
    • The principle that transactions are recorded at their exchange prices at the transaction date is referred to as the cost principle.
    • The principle that requires financial statement information to be supported by independent, unbiased evidence is the evidence principle.
    • The principle that requires expenses to be recorded in the period they are incurred, regardless of when the cash is paid, is the matching principle.
    • The principle that dictates that revenue should be recognized when it is earned, regardless of when the cash is received, is the revenue recognition principle.
    • The principle that requires a company to use the same accounting methods and procedures from period to period is the consistency principle.

    Financial Statements

    • The financial statement that reports whether the business earned a profit and also lists the revenues and expenses is the income statement.
    • The financial statement that reports the financial position of a business at a specific point in time is the balance sheet.
    • The statement of cash flows shows the inflows and outflows of cash over a specific period.
    • The statement of retained earnings shows the changes in equity over a specific period.

    Accounting Equation

    • The basic accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
    • Assets are economic resources that are owned or controlled by an enterprise.
    • Liabilities are debts or obligations that a business must pay.

    Accounting Concepts

    • The primary purpose of accounting is to provide financial information to users.
    • The idea that the activities of the entity are separate from those of the individual owner is the entity concept.
    • The idea that transactions are recorded at their exchange prices at the transaction date is referred to as the cost concept.
    • The accounting concept that requires financial statement information to be supported by independent, unbiased evidence is the evidence concept.

    Accounting Procedures

    • Adjusting entries are made to update the accounts at the end of an accounting period.
    • The trial balance is prepared to ensure that debits equal credits.
    • The purpose of the double-entry accounting system is to ensure that the accounting equation is always in balance.

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