Financial Account Types and Purposes
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What is the purpose of a financial account?

  • To track personal fitness goals
  • To manage a social media account
  • To store music playlists
  • To monitor and record financial transactions (correct)

    • Which of the following is a common type of financial account?

  • Credit card (correct)
  • Gym membership
  • Library card
  • Social security number

    • What does a balance sheet in a financial account show?

  • Favorite movie list
  • Net worth and assets (correct)
  • Weekly grocery shopping list
  • Travel bucket list

    • What are some common components of a financial account's income statement?

    <p>Common components of an income statement in a financial account include revenue, expenses, gains, and losses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the difference between a financial account and a managerial account.

    <p>A financial account focuses on external reporting and is prepared for external stakeholders, while a managerial account is used for internal decision-making and planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the accrual basis of accounting differ from the cash basis of accounting?

    <p>The accrual basis records revenues and expenses when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash is received or paid. The cash basis records revenues and expenses only when the cash is actually received or paid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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