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What is the accounting equation?
What is the accounting equation?
Assets = Liabilities + Capital
What is an asset?
What is an asset?
A resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.
What is a liability?
What is a liability?
A present obligation of the entity arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits.
What is capital?
What is capital?
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What is the purpose of financial statements?
What is the purpose of financial statements?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of a complete set of financial statements?
Which of the following is NOT a part of a complete set of financial statements?
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What is another name for the Statement of Financial Position?
What is another name for the Statement of Financial Position?
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What is the purpose of the Statement of Comprehensive Income?
What is the purpose of the Statement of Comprehensive Income?
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What is the purpose of the Statement of Changes in Equity?
What is the purpose of the Statement of Changes in Equity?
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What is the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows?
What is the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of cash flow activity?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cash flow activity?
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What are the two main methods for preparing the statement of cash flows?
What are the two main methods for preparing the statement of cash flows?
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How does the direct method of cash flow calculate the total cash flow?
How does the direct method of cash flow calculate the total cash flow?
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What is the starting point for calculating cash flow in the indirect method?
What is the starting point for calculating cash flow in the indirect method?
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What is the purpose of the report format for the Statement of Financial Position?
What is the purpose of the report format for the Statement of Financial Position?
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Study Notes
Accounting Equation
- Assets are resources controlled by an entity, resulting in future economic benefits.
- Liabilities are present obligations arising from past events, requiring resource outflow.
- Capital represents the residual interest in the entity's assets after deducting liabilities.
- The equation must always balance: Assets = Liabilities + Capital
Financial Statements
- Financial statements provide a structured overview of an entity's financial position, performance, and cash flows, aiding various economic decision-makers.
- Key components include a statement of financial position (balance sheet), statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, and accompanying notes.
Statement of Comprehensive Income
- This statement shows income and expenses for a specific period.
- It can be presented as a single statement or two separate statements: one showing profit or loss components, followed by other comprehensive income components.
Income Statement
- The income statement details a company's performance over a period.
- It summarizes revenues, gains, expenses, and losses.
Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
- Shows an entity's financial position on a specific date.
- It lists assets, liabilities, and owner's equity.
- Report format presents assets, followed by liabilities, then by owner's equity.
- Account format presents assets on the left and liabilities and owner's equity on the right.
Statement of Cash Flows
- Outlines an entity's cash receipts and payments during a specific period.
- Categorizes activities into operating, investing, and financing.
- Operating activities relate to core revenue-generating operations.
- Investing activities involve acquisition and disposal of long-term assets.
- Financing activities concern acquiring funds for the entity's use.
Direct vs. Indirect Method (Cash Flow Statement)
- Direct Method: Directly tracks cash inflows and outflows from operating activities.
- Indirect Method: Starts with net income and adjusts for non-cash transactions to determine operating cash flow.
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