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What are the three main types of business structure discussed in the text?
Sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation
What do financial statements provide insight into?
Company's operations, profitability, and future profitability
What accounting standards did Canada move from on January 1, 2011?
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
What is the purpose of financial statements?
To provide a scorecard of the performance of current operations and insight into future profitability
What are the topics covered in the chapter 'Corporations and their Financial Statements'?
Types of Business Structures, Financial Statements of a Corporation, The Annual Report, Public Company Disclosures and Investor Rights
What are the characteristics of the types of business structures discussed in the text?
Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, and Corporations
In a distribution by way of a prospectus, purchasers usually have the right to withdraw from an agreement to purchase securities within how many business days after receipt of a prospectus?
Two business days
In a distribution by way of a prospectus, purchasers have the right to rescind or cancel a contract for the purchase of securities if the prospectus contains a material misrepresentation. True or false?
True
Who may be liable for damages if the prospectus contains a material misrepresentation?
The issuer, the directors of an issuer, the seller of a security, the underwriter who signs a certificate for a prospectus, and any other person who signs a prospectus
What defines insiders in the context of insider trading?
A director or senior officer of the company, a person or company who owns or controls more than 10% of the voting shares of the company, and a director or senior officer of a company which is itself an insider of the company due to ownership, control or direction over more than 10% of the voting shares of the company involved
What must insiders do regarding reporting trading activity?
Report to the administrators details of any change from the previous report within ten days after the trade takes place
What are the consequences of failing to file an insider report or giving false or misleading information?
Punishable by a fine
Which method is commonly used to value inventories?
FIFO
What is the main purpose of depreciation, amortization, and depletion?
To allocate assets' cost over their useful life and match revenues and expenses
When is significant influence presumed to exist in terms of ownership percentage?
20% or more of the voting rights
What is the main difference between prepaid expenses and trade receivables?
Prepaid expenses are payments for future services, while trade receivables are amounts owed to the company
What does capitalization involve in accounting?
Recording an expenditure as an asset to spread the expense over multiple accounting periods
What are intangible assets in accounting?
Patents, copyrights, trademarks, and franchises
What is the equation for the Statement of Financial Position?
Assets = Equity + Liabilities
Which financial statement details a company's financial position at a specific point in time?
Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
What are the advantages of a partnership as mentioned in the text?
Easier setup and ability to raise larger amounts of capital
What is the main disadvantage of a corporation as mentioned in the text?
Loss of flexibility
What are the types of assets mentioned in the text?
Non-current assets and current assets
Who uses financial statements according to the text?
Management, investors, advisors, analysts, bankers, competitors, and regulators
Which financial statement shows revenue, expenses, earning power, and cash flow for a specific period?
Statement of Comprehensive Income
What does equity include when the company owns more than 50% of a subsidiary?
Share capital, retained earnings, and non-controlling interest
What do deferred tax liabilities represent?
Income tax payable in future periods due to temporary differences between book values and tax purposes
What do operating activities in the Statement of Cash Flows begin with?
The company's profit
What do investing activities in the Statement of Cash Flows consist of?
Outlays to acquire capital assets and receipts from the disposal of capital assets
What does the Annual Report provide an overview of?
The firm's finances and activities, including the Notes to the Financial Statements and the Auditor's Report
What type of business structure provides a wealth of information about a company’s operations, profitability, and its going concern status?
Corporation
Which accounting standards did Canada move from on January 1, 2011?
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
What are the three main types of business structure discussed in the text?
Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation
What did the slides used in the course provide, based on the text?
Basic information
What do financial statements provide insight into, based on the text?
Current operations and future profitability
What is the main disadvantage of a corporation, as mentioned in the text?
Double taxation
Which of the following is an example of intangible assets?
Patents and trademarks
What is the main purpose of capitalization in accounting?
Recording an expenditure as an asset
What is the key measure of liquidity in a company?
Current assets
In what circumstances is significant influence presumed to exist?
When a company owns 20% or more of the voting rights of another company
What is the purpose of annual allowances for depreciation, amortization, and depletion?
To match revenues and expenses
How are inventories valued in changing price environments?
Using FIFO method
What are the advantages of a partnership as mentioned in the text?
Easier setup and ability to raise larger amounts of capital
What is the equation for the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)?
Assets = Equity + Liabilities
What do common shareholders in corporations have?
Voting rights
What are non-current assets in the Statement of Financial Position?
Property, plant and equipment, investments
What do International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) provide compared to GAAP?
Principle-based and more extensive disclosure
Who uses financial statements according to the text?
Management, investors, advisors, analysts, bankers, competitors, and regulators
What is the right of withdrawal period for purchasers during a distribution by way of a prospectus?
Two business days after receipt of the prospectus
Who may be liable for damages if the prospectus contains a material misrepresentation?
The seller of the security and any other person who signs a prospectus
What defines insiders in the context of insider trading?
Any individual who has access to non-public information about the company
What is the consequence of failing to file an insider report or giving false or misleading information?
A fine
What is the threshold for a takeover bid in terms of the outstanding voting securities of the company?
20%
What are the rights of purchasers during a distribution by way of a prospectus?
Right of withdrawal, right of rescission, and right to take legal action for damages
Which of the following is a key item in the Statement of Comprehensive Income?
Finance costs
What is included in equity when the company owns more than 50% of a subsidiary?
Retained earnings
What do deferred tax liabilities represent?
Income tax payable in future periods due to temporary differences
What does the Statement of Cash Flows evaluate the company's ability to generate cash for?
Reinvestment, debt repayment, and dividends
What do operating activities in the Statement of Cash Flows begin with?
The company's profit
What do non-current liabilities encompass?
Long-term debt and deferred tax liabilities
What is the main purpose of capitalization in accounting?
To record an expenditure as an asset
What are prepaid expenses in accounting?
Payments for services to be received in the near future
When is significant influence presumed to exist in terms of ownership percentage?
20% or more of the voting rights
What do intangible assets in accounting include?
Patents, copyrights, and trademarks
How are inventories valued in changing price environments?
Using various valuation methods impacting the inventory value
What do current assets include in the Statement of Financial Position?
Cash, inventories, and prepaid expenses
What is the equation for the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)?
Assets = Equity + Liabilities
Which financial statement details a company's financial position at a specific point in time?
Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
What are the types of assets mentioned in the text?
Non-current assets and current assets
What do International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) provide compared to GAAP?
More extensive and detailed disclosure
What is the main advantage of a partnership as mentioned in the text?
Easier setup and ability to raise larger amounts of capital
What are the advantages of a corporation as mentioned in the text?
Limited liability and ability to finance growth
Which financial statement provides a company's financial position at a specific point in time?
Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
What is the main purpose of capitalization in accounting?
To record expenses as assets
What are the three main types of business structure discussed in the text?
Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership
What type of business structure provides a wealth of information about a company’s operations, profitability, and its going concern status?
Corporation
What do deferred tax liabilities represent in accounting?
Temporary differences between book and tax values of assets and liabilities
What are the consequences of failing to file an insider report or giving false or misleading information?
Fines and penalties
In a distribution by way of a prospectus, purchasers usually have the right to withdraw from an agreement to purchase securities within how many business days after receipt of a prospectus?
Three business days
What is the threshold for a takeover bid in terms of the outstanding voting securities of the company?
20%
What is the consequence of failing to file an insider report or giving false or misleading information?
Punishable by a fine
What is the main disadvantage of a corporation as mentioned in the text?
Double taxation
What do investing activities in the Statement of Cash Flows consist of?
Acquiring and disposing of long-term assets
Who may be liable for damages if the prospectus contains a material misrepresentation?
The issuer, directors of an issuer, the seller of a security, the underwriter who signs a certificate for a prospectus, and any other person who signs a prospectus
Which of the following is included in the Statement of Cash Flows as an operating activity adjustment?
Amortization of intangible assets
What does the Statement of Changes in Equity primarily illustrate?
Distribution of profits to shareholders
What is the primary purpose of the Annual Report?
Provide an overview of the firm's finances and activities
What does the term 'non-controlling interest' refer to in the context of equity?
Ownership of a minority share in a subsidiary
What do deferred tax liabilities in the financial statements represent?
Future income tax payable due to temporary differences
What is the key purpose of the Statement of Comprehensive Income?
Show revenue and expenses over a specific period
Study Notes
Financial Statements and Annual Reports Overview
- Trade receivables (Accounts receivable) represent money owed to the company for goods or services sold.
- Equity includes share capital, retained earnings, and non-controlling interest when the company owns more than 50% of a subsidiary.
- Liabilities encompass non-current liabilities (long-term debt, deferred tax liabilities) and current liabilities (current portion of long-term debt, trade payables, current taxes payable).
- Deferred tax liabilities represent income tax payable in future periods due to temporary differences between book values and tax purposes.
- The Statement of Comprehensive Income shows revenue, expenses, earning power, and cash flow for a specific period.
- Key items in the Statement of Comprehensive Income include revenue, cost of sales, other income, general expenses, distribution costs, administration expenses, finance costs, and income tax expense.
- The Statement of Changes in Equity links the Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Comprehensive Income, showing how profits are distributed to shareholders or retained in the company.
- The Statement of Cash Flows identifies sources and uses of funds in operating, investing, and financing activities, evaluating the company's ability to generate cash for reinvestment, debt repayment, and dividends.
- Operating activities in the Statement of Cash Flows begin with the company's profit and adjust for items such as depreciation and share of profit of associates.
- Investing activities in the Statement of Cash Flows consist of outlays to acquire capital assets and receipts from the disposal of capital assets.
- The Annual Report provides an overview of the firm's finances and activities, including the Notes to the Financial Statements and the Auditor's Report.
- Continuous disclosure requirements for reporting issuers include filing annual and interim financial statements meeting prescribed standards, sending shareholders quarterly interim and comparative audited annual financial statements, and notices of annual meetings.
Financial Statements and Annual Reports Overview
- Trade receivables (Accounts receivable) represent money owed to the company for goods or services sold.
- Equity includes share capital, retained earnings, and non-controlling interest when the company owns more than 50% of a subsidiary.
- Liabilities encompass non-current liabilities (long-term debt, deferred tax liabilities) and current liabilities (current portion of long-term debt, trade payables, current taxes payable).
- Deferred tax liabilities represent income tax payable in future periods due to temporary differences between book values and tax purposes.
- The Statement of Comprehensive Income shows revenue, expenses, earning power, and cash flow for a specific period.
- Key items in the Statement of Comprehensive Income include revenue, cost of sales, other income, general expenses, distribution costs, administration expenses, finance costs, and income tax expense.
- The Statement of Changes in Equity links the Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Comprehensive Income, showing how profits are distributed to shareholders or retained in the company.
- The Statement of Cash Flows identifies sources and uses of funds in operating, investing, and financing activities, evaluating the company's ability to generate cash for reinvestment, debt repayment, and dividends.
- Operating activities in the Statement of Cash Flows begin with the company's profit and adjust for items such as depreciation and share of profit of associates.
- Investing activities in the Statement of Cash Flows consist of outlays to acquire capital assets and receipts from the disposal of capital assets.
- The Annual Report provides an overview of the firm's finances and activities, including the Notes to the Financial Statements and the Auditor's Report.
- Continuous disclosure requirements for reporting issuers include filing annual and interim financial statements meeting prescribed standards, sending shareholders quarterly interim and comparative audited annual financial statements, and notices of annual meetings.
Financial Statements and Annual Reports Overview
- Trade receivables (Accounts receivable) represent money owed to the company for goods or services sold.
- Equity includes share capital, retained earnings, and non-controlling interest when the company owns more than 50% of a subsidiary.
- Liabilities encompass non-current liabilities (long-term debt, deferred tax liabilities) and current liabilities (current portion of long-term debt, trade payables, current taxes payable).
- Deferred tax liabilities represent income tax payable in future periods due to temporary differences between book values and tax purposes.
- The Statement of Comprehensive Income shows revenue, expenses, earning power, and cash flow for a specific period.
- Key items in the Statement of Comprehensive Income include revenue, cost of sales, other income, general expenses, distribution costs, administration expenses, finance costs, and income tax expense.
- The Statement of Changes in Equity links the Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Comprehensive Income, showing how profits are distributed to shareholders or retained in the company.
- The Statement of Cash Flows identifies sources and uses of funds in operating, investing, and financing activities, evaluating the company's ability to generate cash for reinvestment, debt repayment, and dividends.
- Operating activities in the Statement of Cash Flows begin with the company's profit and adjust for items such as depreciation and share of profit of associates.
- Investing activities in the Statement of Cash Flows consist of outlays to acquire capital assets and receipts from the disposal of capital assets.
- The Annual Report provides an overview of the firm's finances and activities, including the Notes to the Financial Statements and the Auditor's Report.
- Continuous disclosure requirements for reporting issuers include filing annual and interim financial statements meeting prescribed standards, sending shareholders quarterly interim and comparative audited annual financial statements, and notices of annual meetings.
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