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Mastering Balance Sheets

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Which financial statement shows a firm's accounting value on a particular date?

Statement of retained earnings

Cash flow statement

Income statement

Balance sheet (correct)

How are assets classified on the balance sheet?

As tangible or intangible

As current or fixed (correct)

As long-term or short-term

As reliable or unreliable

What is the first thing listed on the right side of the balance sheet?

Equity

Expenses

Assets

Liabilities (correct)

What is the formula for calculating the balance sheet equation?

Assets = Liabilities + Equity Signup and view all the answers

Why does the balance sheet always balance?

Due to the left side always equaling the right side Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

Fixed Asset = A relatively long-life asset that can be tangible or intangible Current Liability = A debt that is due in less than one year Shareholders Equity = The difference between the total value of the assets and the total value of the liabilities Balance Sheet = A financial statement that shows a firm's accounting value on a particular date Signup and view all the answers

Match the following classifications with the correct asset types:

Current Asset = An asset with a life of less than one year Fixed Asset = An asset with a relatively long life Tangible Asset = An asset that can be physically touched or felt Intangible Asset = An asset that cannot be physically touched or felt Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

Liabilities = The first thing listed on the right side of the balance sheet Equity = The difference between a firm's assets and liabilities Current Liability = A liability that is due in the coming year Long-term Liability = A debt that is not due in the coming year Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the balance sheet equation with their correct definitions:

Assets = What a firm owns, classified as current or fixed Liabilities = What a firm owes, classified as current or long-term Equity = The difference between assets and liabilities Balance Sheet = A financial statement that shows the equality of assets, liabilities, and equity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct explanations:

Current Asset = An asset that can be converted into cash within one year Fixed Asset = An asset that has a long-term use and is not easily converted into cash Current Liability = An obligation that is due within one year Long-term Liability = An obligation that is not due within one year Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Financial Statements

The balance sheet presents a firm's accounting value on a specific date, reflecting what the company owns and owes.

Asset Classification on the Balance Sheet

Assets are classified into current assets (cash or items expected to be converted to cash within a year) and non-current assets (long-term investments, property, and equipment).

Right Side of the Balance Sheet

Liabilities are the first item listed on the right side of the balance sheet, detailing the company's obligations.

Balance Sheet Equation

The balance sheet equation is Assets = Liabilities + Equity, establishing the relationship between what a company owns and owes.

Balance Sheet Consistency

The balance sheet always balances because every transaction affects both sides of the equation, ensuring that total assets equal total claims.

Terminology and Definitions

Assets represent resources owned by a company that hold economic value.
Liabilities represent obligations or debts that the company is required to settle.
Equity reflects the ownership interest in the assets after deducting liabilities.

Classification of Asset Types

Current Assets include cash, accounts receivable, and inventory.
Non-current Assets encompass property, plant, and equipment, as well as intangible assets like patents.

Descriptions of Balance Sheet Parts

Assets are resources that provide future economic benefits.
Liabilities are debts or obligations arising from past transactions.
Equity represents the residual interest of the owners after liabilities are deducted from assets.

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Test your knowledge of balance sheets with this quiz! Learn about the different components of a balance sheet, including assets, liabilities, and equity. Explore the classification of assets as current or fixed, and gain a better understanding of how balance sheets reflect a company's financial position.