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What are the three basic activities that accounting consists of?
What are the three basic activities that accounting consists of?
- Assess, evaluate, document
- Calculate, analyze, report
- Identify, record, communicate (correct)
- Classify, summarize, interpret
Which of the following are components of the accounting equation?
Which of the following are components of the accounting equation?
- Assets, liabilities, equity (correct)
- Revenue, expenses, net income
- Cash, accounts receivable, inventory
- Capital, profit, loss
What are the four financial statements described in the text?
What are the four financial statements described in the text?
- Balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earnings, trial balance
- Statement of changes in equity, balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement
- Income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, statement of changes in equity (correct)
- Cash flow statement, trial balance, retained earnings statement, income statement
Which of the following is NOT a user of accounting data according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a user of accounting data according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the bookkeeping function in the accounting process?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the bookkeeping function in the accounting process?
Flashcards
Recording in accounting
Recording in accounting
The systematic process of documenting financial transactions in journals and ledgers.
Classifying in accounting
Classifying in accounting
The process of organizing financial data into categories for easier analysis and understanding.
What are assets?
What are assets?
The resources owned by a business, such as cash, inventory, and property.
What are liabilities?
What are liabilities?
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What is owner's equity?
What is owner's equity?
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Study Notes
Basic Activities of Accounting
- Recording: The systematic documentation of financial transactions in journals and ledgers.
- Classifying: Organizing financial data into categories for easier analysis and understanding.
- Summarizing: Creating financial statements to present a clear overview of financial performance and position.
Components of the Accounting Equation
- Assets: Resources owned by a business, such as cash, inventory, and property.
- Liabilities: Obligations or debts owed to external parties, such as loans and accounts payable.
- Owner's Equity: The residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting liabilities, representing the owner's stake.
Four Financial Statements
- Income Statement: Shows the company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, indicating profit or loss.
- Balance Sheet: A snapshot of the company's financial position at a specific date, detailing assets, liabilities, and equity.
- Statement of Cash Flows: Provides insights into cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities.
- Statement of Changes in Equity: Details the changes in owner’s equity over a period, including investments and withdrawals.
Users of Accounting Data
- Internal Users: Include management, employees, and owners who use financial data for decision-making.
- External Users: Include investors, creditors, and regulatory agencies. All rely on accurate accounting information to assess the business's performance.
- Not A User: Individuals or entities that do not rely on financial data for decision-making.
Bookkeeping Functions
- Data Entry: Recording transactions in the accounting system.
- Transaction Classification: Categorizing financial transactions appropriately.
- Preparation of Reports: Generating summaries and statements from the accounted data.
- Not Part of Bookkeeping: Financial forecasting, which involves predicting future financial outcomes rather than recording past transactions.
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