Basic Accounting Principles Overview
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What is the purpose of financial accounting?

  • To manage day-to-day business operations
  • To monitor employee performance
  • To provide accurate and reliable information (correct)
  • To promote marketing strategies
  • What are the key financial statements prepared in accounting?

  • Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet (correct)
  • Budget and Forecast Report
  • Trial Balance and Ledger
  • Cash Flow Statement and Income Statement
  • Under accrual accounting, when are revenues recognized?

  • When expenses are incurred, regardless of cash payment
  • When profits are maximized, regardless of economic reality
  • When cash is received, regardless of earning
  • When they are earned, regardless of cash receipt (correct)
  • What does the dual aspect concept in accounting state?

    <p>Every transaction has two aspects: a debit and a credit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does accounting information help individuals in making informed decisions?

    <p>By providing insights into their financial health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Financial statements provide a snapshot of a company's financial position and performance, allowing users to make informed decisions.

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

    The balance sheet shows a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

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

    The income statement reports a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period of time.

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

    The statement of changes in shareholders' equity provides information about the contributions made by shareholders and the retained earnings of the company.

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

    The statement of cash flows only shows the cash inflows of a company over a specific period of time.

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

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