Cashflow Forecasting and Monitoring Quiz
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Which financial statement shows the financial position of a company at a given period?

  • Balance Sheet (correct)
  • Cashflow Statement
  • Income Statement
  • Statement of Revenues over Expenditures
  • What is the basic formula of the balance sheet?

  • Cashflow = Cash Inflow - Cash Outflow
  • Income – Expenses = Profit or Loss
  • Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity (correct)
  • Profit = Revenue - Expenses
  • Which financial statement provides a detailed explanation of the change in cash on the balance sheet?

  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Statement of Changes in Financial Position
  • Cashflow Statement (correct)
  • What is the primary focus of the income statement?

    <p>Profitability and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct definition of Accounts Payable?

    <p>A record of accounts of money payable to consultants and to other suppliers for expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the Average Collection Period (ACP)?

    <p>Accounts receivable divided by gross revenue x 365</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Cash Book?

    <p>To record the day-to-day cash position of the practice using the cash accounting method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of accounting is done within the architectural practice?

    <p>Internal accounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of accounting provides a lower level of assurance that the financial statements are free of material misstatements?

    <p>Review accounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended level of assurance that banks typically require for financial statements?

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

    What is the accounting method required for architecture businesses by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)?

    <p>Accrual basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about cashflow forecasts?

    <p>They should be updated monthly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)?

    <p>To maintain proper books of account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing a professional relationship with a banker?

    <p>To avoid financing day-to-day operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the best time to negotiate for a line of credit with a bank?

    <p>When funds for the operation of the practice are not required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason why a well-prepared cashflow projection may be necessary to negotiate a line of credit with the bank?

    <p>To accurately monitor and control expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only possible exception to the principle that all projects should generate a profit?

    <p>When undertaking a new and unknown building type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can architects find various forms for financial management purposes, including fee calculation?

    <p>Chapter 3.11 - Standard Templates for the Management of the Practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about financial management in architectural practice?

    <p>Financial management helps maximize profit and develop strategies to remain profitable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a profit in architectural practice?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended practice for distributing profits in an architectural practice?

    <p>Set aside a percentage as a capital reserve and distribute the remaining balance to shareholders and staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is financial planning important in architectural practice?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following formulas is used to calculate the current ratio?

    <p>Current assets divided by current liabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a current ratio of 1:1 indicate?

    <p>The business has $1 in liabilities for every $1 in assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the debt to equity ratio measure?

    <p>Whether the business is comfortable handling its debt obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the profit margin ratio measure?

    <p>How much profit is left over after all expenses are accounted for</p> Signup and view all the answers

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