Financial Accounting Overview
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Which of the following is NOT considered a business activity?

  • Operating Activities
  • Marketing Activities (correct)
  • Financing Activities
  • Investing Activities

    • Financial accounting helps communicate financial information to _____ who have an interest in the company.

    stakeholders

    The balance sheet is a report that summarizes a company's financial performance over a period of time.

    False (B)

    What are the three primary financial statements used to communicate financial information to external stakeholders?

    <p>The three primary financial statements are the balance sheet, the income statement, and the statement of cash flows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following financial statements with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Balance Sheet = Presents a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific date. Income Statement = Measures a company's financial performance over a period of time. Statement of Cash Flows = Reports the cash inflows and outflows of a company during a period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these pronouncements issues by the FASB are considered GAAP?

    <p>Accounting Standards Updates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stakeholder of a company?

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

    The FASB's Accounting Standards Codification organizes U.S. GAAP into one source, replacing individual FASB Statements.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)?

    <p>To reach a consensus on accounting for new and unusual financial transactions that could lead to differing reporting practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Financial accounting focuses on the _____ activities of economic entities.

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

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the Statement of Cash Flows?

    <p>Shareholder's equity activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The FASB developed the Accounting Standards Codification to ______ user access to authoritative U.S. GAAP.

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

    Match the following FASB pronouncements to their primary characteristics:

    <p>Accounting Standards Updates = Amend the Accounting Standards Codification Financial Accounting Concepts = Provide a conceptual framework for accounting Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) consensus = Address short-term accounting issues FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) = Integrates and organizes U.S. GAAP into one database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Statement of Shareholders' Equity provides information about how the company's net income has changed over time.

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

    What is the formula for calculating net income (loss)?

    <p>Revenues - Expenses + Gains - Losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The [BLANK] provides managers' insights into strategies, performance evaluation, and expectations about the future.

    <p>Management Discussion and Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following financial statements with their primary purpose:

    <p>Statement of Financial Position = Reports the assets, liabilities, and equity of a company at a specific point in time. Statement of Cash Flows = Reports the cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities. Statement of Comprehensive Income = Reports all changes in equity that are not the result of transactions with owners. Statement of Shareholders' Equity = Reports changes in the company's equity, including contributions from shareholders, net income, and dividends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

    <p>To provide a common set of standards for accumulating and reporting financial information. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 only affects publicly traded companies.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of independent auditors?

    <p>To assess a company's internal control system, design audit tests, and provide an opinion on the fairness of the financial statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Accounting Research Bulletins (ARBs) issued during a specific period?

    <p>To standardize accounting practices and reduce alternative methods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Accounting Principles Board (APB) was established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in 1959.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the pronouncements issued by the APB called?

    <p>APB Opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Study Group on Establishment of Accounting Principles, also known as the _______ Committee, investigated the APB and proposed changes.

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

    Match the following accounting bodies with their key characteristics:

    <p>APB = Full-time, remunerated members, greater autonomy, increased independence FASB = Senior committee of the AICPA, part-time unpaid members Wheat Committee = Study group that recommended changes to the APB ARBs = Pronouncements issued by the AICPA to narrow accounting practice variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a difference between the FASB and the APB?

    <p>Use of a due process system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The FASB is mandated to represent only the interests of the public accounting profession when establishing accounting standards.

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

    What is the primary mission of the FASB?

    <p>To establish and improve standards of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education of the public, which includes issuers, auditors, and users of financial information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a source of authoritative GAAP for U.S. companies?

    <p>Accounting Research Bulletins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The IASB includes members from various countries.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of international convergence of accounting standards?

    <p>To create a single set of high-quality, international accounting standards for companies worldwide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SEC mandates that corporations are subject to either ______ or IFRS.

    <p>U.S.GAAP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organizations with their primary roles.

    <p>FASB = U.S. accounting standard setter IASB = International accounting standard setter IFRS Foundation = Parent organization of the IASB SEC = U.S. regulatory body for public companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key step in the IASB's standard-setting process?

    <p>Issuing an Accounting Standards Update (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SEC currently requires foreign companies using IFRS to reconcile their financial statements to U.S.GAAP.

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

    What are the main differences between the Codification and the previous GAAP structure?

    <p>The Codification is a single source of authoritative GAAP, while previous GAAP was spread across multiple sources. The Codification repackaged GAAP into one system, making it easier to access and use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main controversy in setting accounting standards?

    <p>Whose rules should we play by, and what should they be? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) was established in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of general-purpose financial statements?

    <p>To present fairly, clearly, and completely the company's financial position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SEC administers the ______ and the ______ among other acts.

    Signup and view all the answers

    What organization was established to help develop and standardize financial information presented to stockholders?

    <p>Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The FASB has no legal authority to prescribe accounting practices for companies.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Committee on Accounting Procedure (CAP)?

    <p>To address uniformity in accounting practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SEC administers the __________ and the __________ among other acts.

    <p>Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organizations with their roles:

    <p>SEC = Establishes regulations for public companies AICPA = Professional organization of CPAs FASB = Sets accounting standards CAP = First group for accounting uniformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act was established to increase government regulation of financial institutions after the Great Depression?

    <p>Securities Act of 1933 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SEC has always accepted standards proposed by the private sector without question.

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

    What prompted the creation of accounting standards in the United States?

    <p>The stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Financial Accounting

    • Financial accounting identifies, measures, and communicates financial information about economic entities for stakeholders.
    • This information aids in decision-making processes.
    • Business activities include financing, investing, and operating activities.
    • Financing activities involve raising capital from owners or lenders.
    • Investing activities include acquiring resources like property, plant, equipment, and technology.
    • Operating activities involve using resources to produce goods and services, and selling them to customers.
    • Stakeholders are individuals or entities with an interest in the company, including stockholders, banks, creditors, government agencies, management, employees, customers, and suppliers.
    • Investors need to know the business model, strategies, competitive advantages, resources, debts, and income/cash flows.
    • Creditors require details on the amount of equity capital, resources, debts, cash flows, and the company's ability to meet its obligations.
    • Financial statements are the primary means of communicating financial information to stakeholders. These statements include the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and the statement of owners' equity.

    Stakeholders

    • Stakeholders are anyone with an interest in the company.
    • Stakeholders can be internal or external.
    • External stakeholders include stockholders, banks, creditors, government agencies, customers, suppliers, and others.
    • Internal stakeholders include management and employees.

    Financial Statements

    • Balance sheet: A snapshot of an entity's resources and claims at a specific point in time. Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
    • Income statement: Measures and reports an entity's financial performance over a period of time. Net Income = Revenue - Expenses.
    • Statement of Cash Flows: Summarizes the cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities over a period of time.
    • Statement of Equity: Shows how shareholders' equity has changed over a period of time.

    Standard Setting Process

    • The need for standard setting arose after the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression, prompting increased government regulation.
    • The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was established to help develop and standardize financial information.
    • The SEC plays a key role in the process of financial reporting and helps establish compliance.
    • The AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) formed a committee to address accounting practice issues, resulting in accounting research bulletins.
    • The APB (Accounting Principles Board) was established to advance the written expression of accounting principles.
    • The FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) replaced the APB in 1973, serving as the current rule-making body for accounting.

    GAAP & IFRS

    • GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) are principles that have substantial authoritative support, mainly found in FASB Statements, Interpretations, and Staff Positions, ASOPs, etc.
    • IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) are international standards set by the IASB.
    • The SEC allows foreign companies to file using IFRS in certain situations.

    Other

    • The Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) assists the FASB in handling new, unusual financial situations that can cause discrepancies in practice.
    • The FASB's accounting standards updates amend the existing Codification.
    • The FASB's Financial Accounting Concepts (SFACs) represent attempts to develop a cohesive set of concepts that guide financial reporting practices and improve financial statement use.
    • The AICPA's code for professional conduct outlines ethical standards for accountants.

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of financial accounting, focusing on how it identifies, measures, and communicates financial information. Participants will learn about the key activities involved in financing, investing, and operating, as well as the importance of stakeholders in the decision-making process.

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