Balance Sheet and Income Statement Overview

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What is the first step in calculating cash flow from operating activities?

Calculate total liabilities

Adjust for changes in cash

Subtract non-cash expenses from net income

Add back non-cash expenses to net income (correct)

What do cash flows from investing activities primarily involve?

Income received from operations

Payments of cash dividends

Changes in capital assets (correct)

Payments made to creditors

Which of the following is a component of cash flow from financing activities?

Sales of capital assets

Issuance of bonds (correct)

Interest earned from investments

Acquisition of fixed assets

If a company has current assets of $4,000 and current liabilities of $1,500, what is the net working capital?

$2,500 Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact on retained earnings if a company paid out $20,000 in dividends?

Retained earnings decrease by $20,000 Signup and view all the answers

What does the income statement measure?

The performance over a specific period Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly represents the accounting definition of income?

Revenue - Expenses = Income Signup and view all the answers

What is earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) important for?

It summarizes earnings before taxes and financing costs Signup and view all the answers

What does a balance sheet represent?

A snapshot of a firm's accounting value on a specific date Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the income statement includes interest expense?

Non-operating section Signup and view all the answers

Which formula accurately represents the relationship in a balance sheet?

Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity Signup and view all the answers

In contrast to the balance sheet, how is the income statement best described?

As a video recording of performance over time Signup and view all the answers

Which type of assets is considered the most liquid?

Current assets Signup and view all the answers

What components are included in the balance sheet?

Assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity Signup and view all the answers

What does an increase in liabilities indicate on a balance sheet?

A potential increase in future obligations Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the last item reported on the income statement?

Net income Signup and view all the answers

What are accounts receivable?

Sales made but not yet collected Signup and view all the answers

How can stockholders' equity be affected according to the balance sheet?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about fixed (non-current) assets?

They are the least liquid assets. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary purposes of the statement of cash flows?

To explain the change in cash and equivalents Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the statement of cash flows?

Earnings before interest and taxes Signup and view all the answers

Why do liquid assets often have lower rates of return than fixed assets?

They generate no investment income. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically found on a balance sheet?

Depreciation Expense Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about a firm's liquidity?

Increased liquidity correlates with increased financial stability. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a balance sheet?

To provide insight into a firm's financial position Signup and view all the answers

If a firm has total assets of $500,000 and total liabilities of $300,000, what is the stockholders' equity?

$200,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of assets are intangible and can be very valuable but have no physical existence?

Intangible assets Signup and view all the answers

What do liabilities generally represent for a firm?

Obligations that require a payout of cash Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of liabilities?

They often involve contractual obligations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of net working capital (NWC) for the company?

$2,580 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total equity of the company based on the provided data?

$7,000 Signup and view all the answers

How much was the company's pretax income?

$60,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the amount of taxes the company has to pay?

$12,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the cash flow from financing activities?

$10,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total revenue reported by the company?

$250,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total cash flow from operating activities?

$50,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the amount of retained earnings added to equity?

$30,000 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet provides an account of a firm's assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity at a specific point in time.
The fundamental equation: Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity.
Current assets are the most liquid and can be converted to cash within a year, including cash and accounts receivable.
Accounts receivable represents money owed by customers for goods/services sold.
Inventory includes raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
Fixed (non-current) assets like property, plant, and equipment are less liquid and do not generate cash through normal operations.
Intangible assets, such as patents and goodwill, have no physical form but hold significant value.
Liquidity impacts a firm’s ability to meet short-term obligations. More liquid assets reduce financial distress risks.
Liquid assets usually have lower returns compared to fixed assets.

Income Statement

The income statement tracks firm performance over a designated period.
The formula for income: Revenue − Expenses = Income.
Unlike a balance sheet, which offers a snapshot, the income statement details activities over time.
Key section: Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), which reflects operational performance.
Two main sections: the operations section (revenues and expenses) and the non-operating section (interest and tax expenses).
The final figure on the income statement is net income.

Statement of Cash Flows

Explains changes in cash and cash equivalents over time.
Three main components:
- Operating Activities: Cash flows from core business operations.
- Investing Activities: Cash related to acquisition and disposal of fixed assets.
- Financing Activities: Cash movements between the firm and its creditors/owners, including debt and equity changes.

Cash Flow Calculations

Operating Activities: Start with net income, add back non-cash expenses, and adjust for changes in current assets and liabilities (excluding cash).
Investing Activities: Reflects cash used for acquiring fixed assets or cash received from selling them.
Financing Activities: Involves cash flows related to borrowing and repaying debt, as well as equity transactions and dividend payments.

In-Class Practices

For Company A:
- Assets: Current ($4,000) + Fixed ($11,000) = $15,000.
- Total Liabilities: Current ($1,500) + Long-term ($6,500) = $8,000.
- Equity calculation: Total Assets - Total Liabilities = Shareholders’ Equity ($7,000).
- Net Working Capital (NWC) = Current Assets - Current Liabilities = $4,000 - $1,500 = $2,500.
For Company B:
- Revenue: $250,000; Costs: $140,000; Depreciation: $30,000; Interest: $20,000.
- Pretax Income = Revenue - Costs - Depreciation - Interest = $60,000.
- Tax Expense (20%) = $60,000 × 0.2 = $12,000.
- Net Income = Pretax Income - Tax Expense = $48,000.
- If dividends paid out are $20,000, Addition to Retained Earnings = Net Income - Dividends = $28,000.
For Company C:
- Cash flow from operating activities = $50,000.
- Acquisitions of fixed assets = $20,000; Sales of fixed assets = $5,000.
- Long-term debt retirement = $20,000; Dividend payment = $10,000.

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This quiz explores the key components of balance sheets and income statements. It covers topics such as assets, liabilities, stockholders’ equity, and the fundamental accounting equation. Understand how these financial statements reflect a firm's performance and liquidity at specific points in time.