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A/An ____________ is described as ‘a happening of consequence to an entity’ by The Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) of U.S.A.
event
The external events that involve transfer of value between two entities are called ____________.
transactions
A balance sheet has three elements – Assets, ____________, and Equity.
Liabilities
__________ is the residual interest of owners in assets over liabilities.
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Complete the following Fundamental Accounting Equation: Assets (A) = ________________ + Equity (E).
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What is the recognition criteria for assets in financial statements?
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Briefly explain the Accrual concept of accounting.
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What are the elements of financial statements?
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What is double entry accounting?
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Briefly explain the ‘Entity Concept’ and ‘Money Measurement Concept’ of accounting with example.
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What is the primary purpose of accounting?
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What does the entity concept imply?
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What is the money measurement concept in accounting?
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According to the cost concept, how should assets be recorded?
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What does the going concern concept assume?
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What is the purpose of the periodicity concept in accounting?
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What does the accrual concept entail?
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What is the matching concept?
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What does the prudence concept imply in accounting?
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What is the realization concept?
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A _________ has more than one owner who have 'agreed to share profits of a business carried on by all or any of them acting for all'.
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A __________ is a separate legal entity, entirely separated from its owners.
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The __________ concept suggests that incomes and expenses should be recognized as and when they are earned and incurred.
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The valuation principle of assets and liabilities depends on the __________ concept.
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Who is credited with first explaining the principles of double entry accounting?
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What is the primary function of a receipt voucher?
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Study Notes
Financial Accounting Overview
- Accounting enables management to control and evaluate organizational performance.
- Success is assessed through four factors: land, labor, capital, and management.
- Accounting translates efforts into financial numbers guiding external stakeholders about profitability.
- Accounting serves both business and non-business sectors, essential for running schools and charities.
Roles of Accounting
- Provides information for internal reporting, cost control, performance appraisal, and external stakeholder communication.
- Internal routine reporting aids managers in decision-making regarding costs and profitability.
- External reporting consists of financial statements for investors and regulatory authorities.
- Financial accounting is constrained by standards and principles, whereas management accounting offers more flexibility.
Objectives of Study
- Understand key accounting concepts and the nature of the accounting trail.
- Comprehend the accounting equation fundamentals.
Basic Accounting Concepts
- Entity Concept: Recognizes a business as separate from its owners, affecting recording of assets and liabilities.
- Money Measurement Concept: Transactions must be expressible in monetary terms to be included in accounts.
- Cost Concept: Assets recorded at historical cost, which might not reflect current market value.
- Going Concern Concept: Assumes continued operation, influencing asset and liability valuation.
- Periodicity Concept: Performance evaluation occurs over specific periods; accounting periods may vary by organization.
- Accrual Concept: Income and expenses recognized when earned or incurred, not necessarily when cash is received or paid.
- Matching Concept: Matches revenue earned with expenses incurred to assess profitability accurately.
- Concept of Prudence: Emphasizes caution, recognizing potential losses while avoiding overstatement of assets/income.
- Realization Concept: Revenue is recognized upon transfer of goods/property, not necessarily upon cash receipt.
Double Entry Accounting
- Defined as a system where every financial transaction has equal and opposite effects in at least two accounts.
- Established by Luca Fra Pacioli, whose principles are timeless and still relevant today.
Accounting Trail
- Initiates with transaction recording and concludes with financial statement presentation.
- Internal vs. external events: Internal events, like wage settlements, do not involve immediate exchange of value; external events typically involve such exchanges.
- Majority of modern businesses use accounting software for efficiency, which automates recording, postings, and financial statements.
- Important document types include Receipt Vouchers (for cash/bank receipts), Payment Vouchers (for cash/bank payments), and Journal Vouchers (for journal entries).### Journal Voucher
- Records non-cash transactions and events accurately.
- Must contain all required information for correct computer processing.
- Each account has a unique code number; errors in coding lead to incorrect recordings.
- Example: A salary account with code 101 must not be mistakenly written as 110.
Financial Statements
- End products of the accounting process, intended for external users.
- In India, includes Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Schedules, and Notes.
- Defined by IASC as providing information useful for economic decision-making.
Key Components of Financial Statements
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Balance Sheet: Contains Assets, Liabilities, and Equity.
- Assets: Resources owned, expected to yield future benefits.
- Liabilities: Present obligations resulting in outflow of resources.
- Equity: Residual interest in assets minus liabilities.
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Profit and Loss Account: Composed of Income and Expenses.
- Income: Inflow of economic benefits increasing equity.
- Expenses: Outflow of economic benefits decreasing equity.
Recognition Criteria
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Assets: Recognized if:
- Cost/value can be reliably measured.
- Future economic benefits are expected.
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Liabilities: Recognized if:
- Settlement leads to an outflow of economic benefits.
- Amount can be reliably measured.
- Income: Recognized when increase in assets or decrease in liabilities can be reliably measured.
- Expenses: Recognized upon decrease in economic benefits measurable, following matching principles over accounting periods.
Accounting Equation
- Fundamental Accounting Equation:
- Assets (A) = Liabilities (L) + Equity (E)
- Each transaction affects this equation, maintaining equality.
- Changes in owner’s equity can arise from added funds or surplus income.
Accounting Concepts
- Double Entry Accounting: Each transaction has equal and opposite effects on accounts; ensures balanced books.
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Fundamental Accounting Assumptions:
- Going Concern: Assumes the business will continue operating.
- Consistency: Accounting methods should be applied consistently over periods.
- Accrual: Recognizes incomes and expenses when earned or incurred, not when cash changes hands.
Glossary of Terms
- Debit: Represents ownership or owed resources.
- Credit: Represents trust or belief in value received.
- Asset: Resource yielding future benefits.
- Liability: Present obligation expected to lead to an economic outflow.
- Income: Enhances equity through inflows or increased assets.
- Expenses: Detriment to equity through outflows or liabilities.
Self-Assessment and Questions
- Questions relate to understanding key terms and concepts in financial statements.
- Recognition criteria for assets and liabilities are crucial for reporting accuracy.
- Importance of distinguishing between distinct accounting concepts for proper financial management.
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This quiz covers the foundational principles of financial accounting as part of the DCA2204 course at Manipal University Jaipur. It focuses on the introduction to financial accounting, helping students grasp essential concepts required in financial management.