History of Bookkeeping: Single-Entry vs Double-Entry
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What would be the impact of Tommy TUMler investing his assets as an in-kind investment on the company's balance sheet?

  • Debt capital would increase
  • Equity would decrease
  • Total liabilities would decrease
  • Equity would increase (correct)
  • If Tommy TUMler chooses to invest his assets as an in-kind investment, what impact would it have on the total liabilities on the company's balance sheet?

  • Total liabilities would increase
  • There would be no impact on total liabilities (correct)
  • Fixed assets would decrease
  • Total liabilities would decrease
  • How would the company's total assets be affected if Tommy TUMler makes an in-kind investment with his assets?

  • Total assets would remain the same
  • Equity capital would decrease
  • Total assets would increase (correct)
  • Total assets would decrease
  • What is the primary impact of Tommy TUMler investing his assets as an in-kind investment on the company's balance sheet?

    <p>Equity capital would strengthen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was single-entry bookkeeping initiated?

    <p>Around 4000 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the 'father' of double-entry bookkeeping?

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

    What does Pacioli say would indicate a mistake in the ledger?

    <p>Total of left side and right side not tallying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pacioli declare a successful merchant needs?

    <p>Sufficient cash or credit, good keepers, and an accounting system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes fixed assets?

    <p>Machinery and land that serve the company for a longer term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a current asset?

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

    What is the time value of the machines and tools purchased by Tommy TUMler?

    <p>3,000 CU for machines and 1,000 CU for tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would be considered a fixed asset?

    <p>Office building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    FABM
    19 questions

    FABM

    SubstantiveMeadow avatar
    SubstantiveMeadow
    Introduction to Accounting History
    10 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser