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What are the two main categories of liabilities?
What are the two main categories of liabilities?
- Current and non-current (correct)
- Current and owner's equity
- Revenue and expenses
- Non-current and assets
What is the main purpose of the Statement of Profit or Loss?
What is the main purpose of the Statement of Profit or Loss?
- To show the financial position of the company
- To determine the owner's equity
- To classify assets into current and non-current
- To show the revenues and expenses of the company (correct)
How are assets classified in the Statement of Financial Position?
How are assets classified in the Statement of Financial Position?
- Into owner's equity and liabilities
- Into current and non-current liabilities
- Into current and non-current assets (correct)
- Into revenue and expenses
What is the primary goal of financial statement analysis?
What is the primary goal of financial statement analysis?
What is owner's equity comprised of?
What is owner's equity comprised of?
Which financial statement presents the financial position of the company at a particular point in time?
Which financial statement presents the financial position of the company at a particular point in time?
What is the primary goal of financial statements according to the IASB Framework?
What is the primary goal of financial statements according to the IASB Framework?
What type of statement highlights the relative strength or position of a business at a point in time?
What type of statement highlights the relative strength or position of a business at a point in time?
What is the term for assets that are expected to be converted into cash or used up within a year or within the company's normal operating cycle?
What is the term for assets that are expected to be converted into cash or used up within a year or within the company's normal operating cycle?
Which of the following statements is true about the income statement?
Which of the following statements is true about the income statement?
What are the three main components of a company's balance sheet?
What are the three main components of a company's balance sheet?
What is the term for the review of a company's books, financial statements, and look for any errors and discrepancies?
What is the term for the review of a company's books, financial statements, and look for any errors and discrepancies?
What is the main difference between non-current liabilities and current liabilities?
What is the main difference between non-current liabilities and current liabilities?
What is the primary purpose of the revenue account in the income statement?
What is the primary purpose of the revenue account in the income statement?
What type of asset is a patent?
What type of asset is a patent?
What is the owner's equity in a business?
What is the owner's equity in a business?
What is the main difference between current assets and non-current assets?
What is the main difference between current assets and non-current assets?
What are the three elements of financial statements?
What are the three elements of financial statements?
Study Notes
Key Functions in Accounting
- Bookkeepers: Classify, record, and summarize business transactions systematically.
- Accountants: Prepare and interpret financial statements, offering analytical insights.
- Auditors (Internal/External): Review financial statements and company books, identifying errors or discrepancies.
Objectives of Financial Statements
- Main objective is to provide information on financial position, performance, and changes that are useful for economic decision-making.
Types of Financial Statements
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Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet):
- Reflects a business's financial strength at a specific point in time.
- Components include assets (current and non-current), liabilities (current and non-current), and owner’s equity.
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Statement of Profit or Loss (Income Statement):
- Presents revenues and expenses over a specific period.
- Indicates profit when revenue exceeds expenses and loss when expenses surpass revenue.
Elements of Financial Statements
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Assets:
- Non-current Assets: Long-term investments not for resale (e.g., land, patents).
- Current Assets: Short-term assets such as cash, inventory, and receivables.
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Liabilities:
- Non-current Liabilities: Obligations due after one year (e.g., long-term loans).
- Current Liabilities: Debts to be settled within a year (e.g., short-term loans, payables).
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Owner’s Equity: Represents the owner's investment in the business, including retained profits minus liabilities and withdrawals.
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Revenue: Generated from the sale of goods and services and other income streams (e.g., interest, royalties).
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Expenses: Costs incurred in running the business, including wages, utility bills, and operational costs.
Users of Financial Statements
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Internal Users:
- Owners/Management: Monitor business operations and capital employment.
- Employees: Depends on profitability for bonuses and job security.
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External Users:
- Creditors/Banks: Assess financial stability prior to extending credit.
- Investors: Evaluate profitability and growth potential before investing.
- Tax Authorities/Government: Monitor earnings for taxation purposes.
- Customers: Seek value through lower prices based on the business's financial health.
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Test your knowledge of financial statements, including the elements of assets, liabilities, and equity, as well as the users of financial statements, such as internal and external users. Review the concepts of financial reporting and analysis.