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What is the concept known as when a business is assumed to be completely separate from its owners?
What is the concept known as when a business is assumed to be completely separate from its owners?
What does a business need to obtain in exchange for money in order to provide goods or services?
What does a business need to obtain in exchange for money in order to provide goods or services?
How do accountants often refer to an organisation that prepares accounts as?
How do accountants often refer to an organisation that prepares accounts as?
What are the two conditions that must be met for a transaction to be recorded in accounting?
What are the two conditions that must be met for a transaction to be recorded in accounting?
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What is the primary focus of accounting in recording business transactions?
What is the primary focus of accounting in recording business transactions?
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What is the main purpose of a business according to the given text?
What is the main purpose of a business according to the given text?
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What does the statement of profit or loss (SPL) measure?
What does the statement of profit or loss (SPL) measure?
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Who are the internal users of financial records according to the text?
Who are the internal users of financial records according to the text?
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What is capital made up of according to the text?
What is capital made up of according to the text?
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What does the accounting equation Assets = Capital + Liabilities represent?
What does the accounting equation Assets = Capital + Liabilities represent?
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What classifies as current assets according to the text?
What classifies as current assets according to the text?
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How are non-current assets defined in the text?
How are non-current assets defined in the text?
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What is a present economic resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events called according to the text?
What is a present economic resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events called according to the text?
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What is a present obligation of the entity to transfer an economic resource as a result of past events called according to the text?
What is a present obligation of the entity to transfer an economic resource as a result of past events called according to the text?
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How does every transaction within a business affect the accounting equation according to the text?
How does every transaction within a business affect the accounting equation according to the text?
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What is a liability classified as when it must be settled within 12 months according to the text?
What is a liability classified as when it must be settled within 12 months according to the text?
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What does an economic resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events represent according to the text?
What does an economic resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events represent according to the text?
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What represents a right that has the potential to produce future economic benefits according to the text?
What represents a right that has the potential to produce future economic benefits according to the text?
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What does a liability represent in the statement of financial position?
What does a liability represent in the statement of financial position?
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How is capital (or equity) defined according to the Framework?
How is capital (or equity) defined according to the Framework?
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What does drawings represent in the context of financial statements?
What does drawings represent in the context of financial statements?
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What is the primary form of income for most businesses according to the text?
What is the primary form of income for most businesses according to the text?
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How are expenses classified in a sole trader's accounts according to the text?
How are expenses classified in a sole trader's accounts according to the text?
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What is the accounting equation for Capital in terms of assets and liabilities?
What is the accounting equation for Capital in terms of assets and liabilities?
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What happens to a business's capital and net assets if it makes a profit?
What happens to a business's capital and net assets if it makes a profit?
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What effect does a loss have on a business's capital and net assets?
What effect does a loss have on a business's capital and net assets?
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What represents decreases in assets or increases in liabilities that result in decreases in equity?
What represents decreases in assets or increases in liabilities that result in decreases in equity?
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How is income defined according to the Framework?
How is income defined according to the Framework?
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The concept of business entity means that a business's financial transactions are recorded together with its owner's private income and expenditure.
The concept of business entity means that a business's financial transactions are recorded together with its owner's private income and expenditure.
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Accounting records only the non-financial results of business transactions.
Accounting records only the non-financial results of business transactions.
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An entity, according to accountants, refers to any organization that prepares accounts as a separate entity from its owners.
An entity, according to accountants, refers to any organization that prepares accounts as a separate entity from its owners.
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In order for a transaction to be recorded, it must be possible to measure the effect of the transaction in terms of money.
In order for a transaction to be recorded, it must be possible to measure the effect of the transaction in terms of money.
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A business exists to make a profit for its owners according to the given text.
A business exists to make a profit for its owners according to the given text.
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The primary focus of accounting in recording business transactions is to record the financial results of those transactions.
The primary focus of accounting in recording business transactions is to record the financial results of those transactions.
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Drawings are any amounts put into the business by the owner for their own personal use.
Drawings are any amounts put into the business by the owner for their own personal use.
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Income includes increases in assets or decreases in liabilities that result in decreases in equity.
Income includes increases in assets or decreases in liabilities that result in decreases in equity.
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Expenses are reported as credit entries in the statement of profit or loss.
Expenses are reported as credit entries in the statement of profit or loss.
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The accounting equation can be stated as: Assets = Capital + Liabilities.
The accounting equation can be stated as: Assets = Capital + Liabilities.
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If a business makes a profit, its capital and net assets decrease.
If a business makes a profit, its capital and net assets decrease.
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The two simplest forms of the accounting equation are: Capital = Assets + Liabilities and Assets = Capital – Liabilities.
The two simplest forms of the accounting equation are: Capital = Assets + Liabilities and Assets = Capital – Liabilities.
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Capital equals the amount of money invested in a business, plus all profits to date, less all losses to date and less all drawings to date.
Capital equals the amount of money invested in a business, plus all profits to date, less all losses to date and less all drawings to date.
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Liabilities appear as debit balances in the statement of financial position.
Liabilities appear as debit balances in the statement of financial position.
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Revenue normally consists of income from sales of goods and services, reported net of sales tax.
Revenue normally consists of income from sales of goods and services, reported net of sales tax.
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An economic resource is defined as ‘a right that has the potential to produce economic benefits’ according to the Framework para 4.4.
An economic resource is defined as ‘a right that has the potential to produce economic benefits’ according to the Framework para 4.4.
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The statement of financial position (SFP) shows the profit or loss made by the business for the period.
The statement of financial position (SFP) shows the profit or loss made by the business for the period.
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Employees who have bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities are considered external users of financial records.
Employees who have bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities are considered external users of financial records.
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External providers of finance to the business, such as a bank, are not considered external users of accounting information.
External providers of finance to the business, such as a bank, are not considered external users of accounting information.
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All assets are classified as non-current assets in the statement of financial position.
All assets are classified as non-current assets in the statement of financial position.
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Trade receivables are classified as non-current assets.
Trade receivables are classified as non-current assets.
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A liability represents the amount invested by the owner in the business.
A liability represents the amount invested by the owner in the business.
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The accounting equation Assets = Capital + Liabilities represents the relationship between assets, capital, and liabilities in a business.
The accounting equation Assets = Capital + Liabilities represents the relationship between assets, capital, and liabilities in a business.
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Every transaction within a business has two unequal and opposite effects on the accounting equation.
Every transaction within a business has two unequal and opposite effects on the accounting equation.
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The key issue regarding assets is that the entity has no control over the resources.
The key issue regarding assets is that the entity has no control over the resources.
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Non-current liabilities are liabilities that must be settled within 12 months.
Non-current liabilities are liabilities that must be settled within 12 months.
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Capital is made up of all the money put into the business by its owner, plus all the losses made by the business, and less all the money taken out of the business by the owner.
Capital is made up of all the money put into the business by its owner, plus all the losses made by the business, and less all the money taken out of the business by the owner.
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Drawings represent amounts owed by the business to external third parties, such as suppliers or a bank.
Drawings represent amounts owed by the business to external third parties, such as suppliers or a bank.
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Match the following financial statement with its description:
Match the following financial statement with its description:
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Match the following types of assets with their classification:
Match the following types of assets with their classification:
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Match the following types of liabilities with their classification:
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Match the following components of capital with their definition:
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Match the following financial concepts with their characteristics:
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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Match the following accounting terms with their meanings:
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Match the following statements with their correctness according to the text:
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Match the following key accounting principles with their descriptions:
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Match the following types of assets with their definitions:
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Match the following financial statement elements with their representations:
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Match the following financial elements with their definitions:
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Match the following accounting terms with their descriptions:
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Match the following statements with the correct financial element:
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Match the following terms with their classifications in financial statements:
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Study Notes
Business Entity Concept
- A business is assumed to be completely separate from its owners, meaning its financial transactions are recorded separately.
Business Operations
- A business needs to obtain money in exchange for goods or services to operate.
- The primary focus of accounting in recording business transactions is to record the financial results of those transactions.
- The main purpose of a business is to make a profit, but the text does not explicitly state it is for its owners.
Accounting Terms
- Accountants often refer to an organization that prepares accounts as an entity.
- The statement of profit or loss (SPL) measures the profit or loss made by the business for a period.
- Internal users of financial records include employees with bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities.
Accounting Equation
- The accounting equation is Assets = Capital + Liabilities.
- Capital equals the amount of money invested in a business, plus all profits to date, less all losses to date, and less all drawings to date.
- If a business makes a profit, its capital and net assets increase.
- If a business makes a loss, its capital and net assets decrease.
Assets
- Capital is made up of assets, which are economic resources controlled by the entity as a result of past events.
- Assets represent a right that has the potential to produce future economic benefits.
- Current assets are classified as assets that are expected to be converted into cash or consumed within 12 months.
- Non-current assets are classified as assets that are not expected to be converted into cash or consumed within 12 months.
Liabilities
- Liabilities are present obligations of the entity to transfer an economic resource as a result of past events.
- A liability represents a decrease in assets or an increase in liabilities that results in a decrease in equity.
- Current liabilities are classified as liabilities that must be settled within 12 months.
- Non-current liabilities are classified as liabilities that do not need to be settled within 12 months.
Capital (Equity)
- Capital, or equity, is the residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting its liabilities.
- Drawings represent amounts taken out of the business by the owner for their own personal use.
Income and Expenses
- Income includes increases in assets or decreases in liabilities that result in increases in equity.
- Revenue normally consists of income from sales of goods and services, reported net of sales tax.
- Expenses are decreases in assets or increases in liabilities that result in decreases in equity.
- Expenses are reported as debit entries in the statement of profit or loss.
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Test your knowledge of financial position and liabilities definition with this quiz. Explore the concepts of assets, liabilities, and capital in the context of an entity's economic resources and net investment.