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What are operating activities related to?
What are financing activities related to?
What is the definition of investing activities?
Cash paid to purchase a new office building
What account title is affected by costs incurred for advertising?
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What account title is affected by assets received for services performed?
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What account title is affected by costs incurred for insurance?
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What account title is affected by amounts paid to employees?
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What is the account title affected by cash distributed to stockholders?
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What account title is affected by assets received in exchange for allowing the use of the company's building?
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What account title is affected by costs incurred for utilities used?
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What is the impact of cash purchase of equipment on stockholders' equity?
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What account title is affected by cash received from investors?
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What elements are involved in the income statement?
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What elements are included in a balance sheet?
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What does an auditor's opinion signify?
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What defines a corporation?
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What is common stock?
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What is accounts payable?
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What is accounts receivable?
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What is a creditor?
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What does a stockholder do?
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What defines a partnership?
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What is a liability?
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What are assets?
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What defines revenue?
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What defines expense?
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What are financial statements?
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What do notes to the financial statements indicate?
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What is management discussion and analysis?
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What does 'not disclosed' refer to?
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What are the components of an income statement?
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What is the formula for the statement of retained earnings?
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What is indicated by the balance sheet?
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What is the statement of cash flows?
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What does 'assets =' represent in accounting?
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What are considered investing activities?
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What are the components of financing activities?
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What is the formula for ending retained earnings?
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What is the formula for net income?
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What are current assets?
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What defines property, plant & equipment (PP&E)?
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What are intangibles?
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What defines current liabilities?
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What is defined as long-term liabilities?
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What are stockholders' (owners) equity components?
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What is profitability?
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What is liquidity?
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What is solvency?
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Study Notes
Operating Activities
- Involves cash flows from primary business activities.
- Cash received from customers is a core component.
- Cash paid to suppliers represents outflows necessary for operations.
Financing Activities
- Involves cash flows related to funding the business.
- Cash paid to stockholders as dividends reflects returns on investments.
- Cash received from issuing new common stock indicates capital raised from investors.
Investing Activities
- Includes cash transactions for acquiring or disposing of long-term assets.
- Example: cash paid for purchasing a new office building signifies investment in real estate.
Costs and Expenses
- Advertising costs are categorized under advertising expense, impacting net income.
- Insurance costs are classified as insurance expense, reflecting operational risk management.
- Employee salaries and wages are recorded as salaries and wages expense, a significant operating cost.
- Utility costs are logged under utilities expense, another recurring operational expense.
Revenue Recognition
- Assets received in exchange for services performed are classified as service revenue.
- Rental income from allowing others to use company property is recorded as rent revenue.
Financial Statements Overview
- The Income Statement summarizes revenues (sales revenue), expenses (cost of goods sold, operating expenses), and income tax expense over a specified period.
- The Balance Sheet provides a snapshot of company financial position, listing assets (inventory, equipment, accounts receivable) and liabilities (accounts payable, retained earnings).
- Financial Statements give a cumulative overview of stockholders' equity related to common stock issued and revenues from operating activities.
Key Accounting Terms
- Auditor's Opinion assesses financial statements' conformity with accounting principles, ensuring they present a fair view of the company's financial position.
- A Corporation raises funds through issuing shares, while a Partnership involves multiple individuals co-owning a business without stock issuance.
- Common Stock represents cash received from shareholders.
- Accounts Payable refers to obligations owed to suppliers, while Accounts Receivable indicates amounts owed by customers.
Liabilities and Assets
- Liabilities consist of amounts payable, representing financial obligations.
- Assets include various forms like receivables, inventory, and cash, reflecting ownership resources.
Retained Earnings and Profitability
- Retained earnings calculations involve tracking beginning balances, adding net income, and subtracting dividends issued.
- Profitability is assessed via Earnings Per Share to gauge operational success.
Current and Long-term Financial Health
- Current Assets (liquidatable for cash) include cash and accounts receivable; critical for meeting short-term obligations.
- Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) are recorded at historical cost, representing long-term investments.
- Intangible assets lack physical substance but hold value, such as patented logos.
- Current Liabilities encompass short-term obligations like notes and accounts payable.
- Long-Term Liabilities indicate debts with extended repayment periods.
Financial Ratios
- Liquidity is measured through current ratio and working capital to judge short-term financial health.
- Solvency assesses the ability to sustain operations over time, evaluated through debt-to-assets ratio and free cash flow.
Key Calculations
- Ending Retained Earnings = Beginning Retained Earnings + Net Income - Dividends.
- Net Income is determined by subtracting total expenses from total revenue.
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This quiz covers the essential elements of operating, financing, and investing activities in finance. It highlights cash flows from core business operations, funding avenues like dividends, and investment in long-term assets. Understanding these concepts is crucial for effective financial management and reporting.