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What is accounting?

Accounting is a system that records, summarizes, and reports on a business's financial activities.

What is the purpose of accounting?

  • Summarizes information using Financial Statements
  • Provides data for decision-making
  • Both A and B (correct)
  • None of the above

    • Accounting helps businesses estimate future sales and expenses.

    True (A)

    What are financial statements?

    <p>Financial statements are reports that summarize a business's financial performance and financial health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the internal users of financial information?

    <p>Internal users of financial information include business owners and managers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The balance sheet equation is Assets + Liabilities = Owner's Equity.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are assets?

    <p>Assets are items of value owned by a business or person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are liabilities?

    <p>Liabilities are debts owed by a business or person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is owner's equity?

    <p>Owner's equity is the difference between a business's total assets and liabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three components of a balance sheet heading?

    <p>The three components of a balance sheet heading are WHO (name of business/individual), WHAT (balance sheet), and WHEN (date).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Assets are typically listed on the right side of a balance sheet.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between short-term assets and long-term assets?

    <p>Short-term assets are expected to be converted into cash or used up within a year, while long-term assets have a useful life of more than a year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Liabilities are typically listed on the left side of a balance sheet.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is accounts payable?

    <p>Accounts payable represents money owed to creditors for goods or services purchased on credit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Owner's equity is typically listed on the left side of a balance sheet.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is accounts receivable?

    <p>Accounts receivable represents money owed by customers for goods or services sold on credit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Accounts receivable is typically due within 30-60 days.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Accounts payable is typically due within 30-60 days.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Accounting

    A system that records, summarizes, and reports a business's financial activities.

    Financial Statements

    Reports summarizing a business's financial performance and health.

    Balance Sheet Equation

    Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity

    Assets

    Items of value owned by a business or person.

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    Liabilities

    Debts owed by a business or person.

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    Owner’s Equity

    The difference between total assets and liabilities. Represents net worth.

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    Accounts Receivable

    Asset: Money owed by customers.

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    Accounts Payable

    Liability: Money owed to creditors.

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    Annual Reports

    Reports shared with shareholders and potential investors.

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    Internal Users

    Business owners and managers.

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    External Users

    Government, lenders, potential investors.

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    Budgeting

    Estimating future sales and expenses.

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    Taxation

    Records are maintained to calculate taxes.

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    Accountability

    Ensuring responsibility for handling funds

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    Transparency

    Financial activities are open to public review

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    Balance Sheet

    Financial statement showing assets, liabilities, and owner's equity.

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    Short-Term Assets

    Assets expected to be converted to cash within a year.

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    Long-Term Assets

    Assets expected to be used for more than a year.

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    Liquidity Order

    Order of assets from most easily converted to cash to least.

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    Due Date Order

    Order of liabilities from earliest due date to latest.

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    Heading (Balance Sheet)

    Name of business, type of report, and date.

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    Study Notes

    What is Accounting?

    • Accounting is a system that records, summarizes, and reports a business's financial activities.
    • Its purpose is to summarize information using financial statements and provide data for decision-making.

    Why is Accounting Important?

    • Accountability & Transparency: Ensures those handling cash are responsible and financial activities of public corporations are reviewed.
    • Budgeting: Helps estimate future sales and expenses.
    • Taxation: Records must be maintained to calculate and pay taxes.

    Financial Statements

    • Definition: Reports summarizing a business's financial performance and health.
    • Examples: Annual reports, shared with shareholders and potential investors.

    Users of Financial Information

    • Internal: Business owners, managers.
    • External: Government, bankers/lenders, potential investors.

    The Balance Sheet Equation

    • Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity
    • Or, Assets - Liabilities = Owner's Equity

    Key Terms Explained

    • Assets: Items of value owned by a business or person. (Examples: Cash, House, Car)
    • Liabilities: Debts owed by a business or person. (Examples: Credit Card, Bank Loan)
    • Owner's Equity: The difference between total assets and liabilities, representing net worth.

    Steps to Create a Balance Sheet

    • Heading: Include the business/individual's name, "Balance Sheet," and the date.
    • Assets Section: List short-term (e.g., Cash, Accounts Receivable) and long-term assets (e.g., Land, Buildings) in a specific order.
    • Liabilities Section: List liabilities (e.g., Accounts Payable, Mortgage) in order of due date
    • Owner's Equity: List owner's capital.

    Example Balance Sheet Data (Indra Nooyi, 2023)

    • Assets: Cash 2,000,HouseholdItems2,000, Household Items 2,000,HouseholdItems5,000, Car 5,000,House5,000, House 5,000,House300,000. Total Assets: $312,000.
    • Liabilities: Credit Card 2,000,CarLoan2,000, Car Loan 2,000,CarLoan500, Bank Loan 20,000,Mortgage20,000, Mortgage 20,000,Mortgage200,000. Total Liabilities: $222,500.
    • Owner's Equity: Indra Nooyi, Capital 89,500.TotalLiabilitiesandEquity:89,500. Total Liabilities and Equity: 89,500.TotalLiabilitiesandEquity:312,000.

    Additional Terms

    • Accounts Receivable: Money owed to a business by customers for goods/services sold, typically due in 30-60 days.
    • Accounts Payable: Money owed by a business to creditors for goods/services purchased, typically due in 30-60 days.

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    Test your knowledge on the basics of accounting with this quiz. Explore topics such as the importance of accounting, financial statements, and the balance sheet equation. Perfect for beginners looking to understand business finance.

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