10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a component of the accounting equation?
Expenses
Which of the following statements is true about assets?
Assets are resources that you control.
Which of the following examples does NOT represent an asset?
A car that you use for personal transportation.
Which of the following equations represents the variation of the accounting equation?
Equity = Assets - Liabilities
Which of the following is an important element of an asset?
Control
Which of the following statements is true about assets?
Assets are resources that provide economic benefits over one accounting period.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an asset?
Obtained in the past
Which of the following is an example of an asset?
A building used to produce goods for sale
Which of the following is NOT a way an asset can provide economic benefits?
By being obtained in the future
Which of the following is a requirement for a resource to be considered an asset?
It must provide economic benefits over one accounting period
Study Notes
Accounting Equation
- Liabilities and Equity are components of the accounting equation.
- Assets are a component of the accounting equation.
Assets
- Assets are expected to provide future economic benefits.
- Assets are resources controlled by the entity.
- Assets are expected to be used in the future to generate revenues.
- Inventory is an example of an asset.
- A company's reputation is NOT an asset.
- Economic benefits can be obtained from assets through selling, using, or holding them.
- A resource must have future economic benefits to be considered an asset.
- A resource must be controlled by the entity to be considered an asset.
Non-Characteristics of Assets
- Assets are not necessarily tangible.
- Assets are not necessarily held forsale.
Test your knowledge of the accounting equation and its components with this quiz! Explore the relationship between assets, liabilities, and equity, and learn the definition and importance of each term. Challenge yourself with variations of the equation and enhance your understanding of this fundamental concept in accounting.
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