Accounts for Solicitors Introduction

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What is the primary reason for summarizing individual documents into separate records?

To make it easier to store documents

To reduce the number of documents

To provide a full picture of the business's events (correct)

To comply with legal requirements

Who is responsible for keeping the accounts in a small business?

Bookkeeper

Accountant

Manager

Proprietor (correct)

What is the primary benefit of employing a bookkeeper?

To improve the accuracy of the accounts

To reduce the cost of keeping accounts

To increase the number of accounts

To free the proprietor to focus on the business's strategy (correct)

What is another term used to describe the day-to-day records of a business?

The books Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the first part of the book?

Understanding and interpreting year-end summary accounts Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'accounts' in the context of the text?

Summaries of financial information Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of bookkeeping?

To record financial transactions of a business Signup and view all the answers

What is the term given to the day-to-day financial records of a business?

The books Signup and view all the answers

What is the system used by businesses to collate financial information?

Double entry bookkeeping Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic classifications of financial items?

Income, expenses, assets, and liabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of reading this chapter?

You will be able to explain the purpose of bookkeeping Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of recording financial transactions in the accounting records of a business?

Bookkeeping Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of deducting the total liabilities from the total assets?

The net worth or value of the business Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a business?

To produce income Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an expense?

The price paid for stock bought for resale Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an asset and an expense?

The duration of the benefit Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary for a business to keep records of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities?

To make informed business decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the investment of a business's capital?

Income Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increasing the value of closing stock on the gross profit?

It increases the gross profit Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to review debtors periodically?

To identify and write off bad debts Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the debtors figure when a bad debt is written off?

It is reduced by the amount of the bad debt Signup and view all the answers

Why are bad debts written off?

Because they are no longer recoverable Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of writing off a bad debt on the total of assets?

It reduces the total of assets Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adjusting the debtors figure on the Balance Sheet?

To ensure the net value of the business is accurate Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for adjusting accounts?

To conform with accounting principles Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Profit and Loss Account?

To show the profitability of the firm Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an accountant in a firm?

To prepare and audit the financial statements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Balance Sheet?

To show the financial position of the firm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of partnership accounts?

To show the financial position of the partnership Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the appropriation account?

To distribute profits and losses among partners Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a trial balance?

To check the accuracy of the ledgers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of ratio analysis?

To analyze the financial performance of the firm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the SRA Accounts Rules?

To regulate the accounting practices of solicitors Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the client bank account?

To hold client money Signup and view all the answers