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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of accounting?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of accounting?
- Interpreting financial data.
- Communicating financial information to stakeholders.
- Budgeting for future expenses. (correct)
- Recording financial transactions.
Why is understanding the accounting cycle important for businesses?
Why is understanding the accounting cycle important for businesses?
- It helps in forecasting economic trends.
- It guarantees increased profitability.
- It ensures compliance with all tax regulations.
- It provides a structured approach to managing financial data and reporting. (correct)
Which user of accounting information would be most interested in a company's ability to pay its short-term debts?
Which user of accounting information would be most interested in a company's ability to pay its short-term debts?
- Management
- Equity investors
- Creditors (correct)
- Government agencies
Which branch of accounting focuses primarily on providing information to external users?
Which branch of accounting focuses primarily on providing information to external users?
A company uses the straight-line depreciation method for an asset. How does this affect the reported net income over the asset's life, compared to using an accelerated depreciation method?
A company uses the straight-line depreciation method for an asset. How does this affect the reported net income over the asset's life, compared to using an accelerated depreciation method?
Which of the following is a primary advantage of ratio analysis?
Which of the following is a primary advantage of ratio analysis?
Which ratio is most useful in assessing a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations?
Which ratio is most useful in assessing a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations?
What is the primary purpose of preparing a Bank Reconciliation Statement?
What is the primary purpose of preparing a Bank Reconciliation Statement?
A company's accounting equation shows Assets = $200,000 and Liabilities = $80,000. What is the amount of Equity?
A company's accounting equation shows Assets = $200,000 and Liabilities = $80,000. What is the amount of Equity?
Which of the following is an example of a contra-asset account?
Which of the following is an example of a contra-asset account?
Flashcards
What is Accounting?
What is Accounting?
Systematic process identifying, recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions to provide accurate financial information for decision-making.
What is Accounting Cycle?
What is Accounting Cycle?
A series of accounting procedures that starts with recording transactions and ends with preparing financial statements.
Users of Accounting Information
Users of Accounting Information
Individuals or entities who use accounting information for decision making such as investors, creditors, management, customers, and regulators.
Branches of Accounting
Branches of Accounting
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Straight Line vs. Diminishing Balance Depreciation
Straight Line vs. Diminishing Balance Depreciation
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Ratios for Short-Term Liquidity
Ratios for Short-Term Liquidity
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Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS)
Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS)
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Journal Entries
Journal Entries
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Accounting Equation
Accounting Equation
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Cash Book
Cash Book
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Study Notes
- Accounting involves the identification, measurement, and communication of financial information to permit informed judgments and decisions by users of the information.
- Accounting offers the advantage of providing a clear financial picture, while it disadvantages may include potential for manipulation or misrepresentation.
- Accounting cycle is a series of steps used to record and process business transactions.
- Users of accounting information include investors, creditors, management, and regulatory agencies.
- Branches of accounting include financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting, and auditing.
- The straight-line depreciation method spreads the cost evenly, while the diminishing balance method depreciates more in early years.
- Ratio analysis provides insights into different aspects of a company's performance and financial health.
- Ratio analysis advantages includes simplicity and ease of calculations, while its disadvantages include relying on historical data and lacking qualitative insights.
- Ratios used for analyzing short-term liquidity include the current ratio and quick ratio.
- Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS) is prepared to reconcile the differences between the bank balance and the cash balance.
- Journal entries are records of business transactions in the accounting system.
- The accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
- Cash book is a financial journal that contains all cash receipts and disbursements.
- BRS is Bank Reconciliation Statement.
- Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of an asset over its useful life.
- Final accounts, including the income statement and balance sheet, provide a summary of a company's financial performance and position at the end of an accounting period.
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