Module 2 The Complete Accounting Cycle of a Service Business
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What is the purpose of the accounting cycle?

  • To make daily transactions
  • To interpret financial statements
  • To produce financial reports (correct)
  • To classify data

Which of the following is a basic financial report in accounting?

  • Statement of Financial Position (correct)
  • Statement of Operational Activities
  • Statement of Marketing Strategies
  • Statement of Employment Status

What does the Statement of Comprehensive Income (SCI) represent?

  • Net worth of the company
  • Company's income from non-core activities
  • Projected future income
  • Total income and expenses for a period (correct)

In accounting, what is the purpose of preparing a worksheet?

<p>To finalize financial statements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the accounting cycle is optional?

<p>Journalizing and posting reversing entries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows (CFS)?

<p>To show how cash moves in and out of the business (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a worksheet in accounting?

<p>To record adjusting entries and determine net income or net loss (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the worksheet in accounting?

<p>It is called the 'final paper' of accountants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the time period assumption important in accounting?

<p>To help accountants report revenues correctly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What step in the accounting cycle requires dividing the economic life of a business into reporting periods?

<p>Adjusting the books (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of worksheet includes ten columns?

<p>Twelve-column worksheet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do companies find it difficult to determine when to report revenues and expenses?

<p>Due to the need for proper timing in reporting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reversing entries in accounting?

<p>To reverse adjusting entries from the prior period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are reversing entries most commonly used?

<p>For accrual adjustments and deferrals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a reversing entry do?

<p>Reverses the debit and credit of a prior adjusting entry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the accounting cycle is similar to journalizing and posting reversing entries?

<p>Worksheet preparation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a business choose to use reversing entries?

<p>To reduce the need for adjusting entries next period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Anthony's primary motivation for reviewing the financial reports prepared by Jose's business?

<p>To understand the difference between service and merchandising businesses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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