Financial Accounting Basics

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What is the primary classification of assets based on their expected conversion to cash?

  • Current assets and non-monetary assets
  • Tangible assets and intangible assets
  • Current assets and non-current assets (correct)
  • Liquid assets and illiquid assets

What is the accounting equation that represents the relationship between a company's assets, liabilities, and equity?

  • Assets = Liabilities - Equity
  • Assets = Liabilities + Equity (correct)
  • Equity = Assets - Liabilities
  • Assets - Liabilities = Equity

Which type of ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts?

  • Liquidity ratio (correct)
  • Profitability ratio
  • Efficiency ratio
  • Solvency ratio

What is the classification of liabilities based on their expected payment period?

<p>Current liabilities and non-current liabilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the component of the accounting equation that represents the ownership interest in the business?

<p>Equity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of asset is not expected to be converted to cash within one year or within the company's normal operating cycle?

<p>Property, plant, and equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does depreciation represent?

<p>The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating Operating Income?

<p>Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Non-Operating Income also known as?

<p>Non-Operating Revenue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of depreciation charges an equal amount of depreciation each year over the asset's useful life?

<p>Straight-Line Method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the income generated from the sale of goods or services?

<p>Revenue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the cost of producing and selling goods or services?

<p>Cost of Goods Sold (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Assets

  • Resources owned or controlled by the business
  • Classified into:
    • Current assets (expected to be converted to cash within one year or within the company's normal operating cycle):
      • Cash
      • Accounts receivable
      • Inventory
      • Prepaid expenses
    • Non-current assets (not expected to be converted to cash within one year or within the company's normal operating cycle):
      • Property, plant, and equipment
      • Investments
      • Intangible assets

Liabilities

  • Debts or obligations that the business needs to settle
  • Classified into:
    • Current liabilities (expected to be paid within one year or within the company's normal operating cycle):
      • Accounts payable
      • Short-term loans
      • Accrued expenses
    • Non-current liabilities (not expected to be paid within one year or within the company's normal operating cycle):
      • Long-term loans
      • Bonds payable

Accounting Equation

  • Assets = Liabilities + Equity
  • Represents the relationship between a company's assets, liabilities, and equity
  • The equation is balanced because the total value of assets is equal to the total value of liabilities and equity

Financial Analysis

  • Balance sheet analysis:
    • Liquidity ratios (e.g. current ratio, quick ratio) measure a company's ability to pay short-term debts
    • Solvency ratios (e.g. debt-to-equity ratio) measure a company's ability to pay long-term debts
    • Profitability ratios (e.g. return on equity) measure a company's ability to generate earnings
  • Trend analysis: comparison of balance sheet items over time to identify trends and patterns
  • Industry comparison: comparison of balance sheet items with industry averages to identify strengths and weaknesses

Equity

  • Represents the residual interest in the assets of the business after deducting liabilities
  • Also known as net worth or shareholders' equity
  • Classified into:
    • Common stock
    • Retained earnings
    • Treasury stock
  • Represents the ownership interest in the business

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