Master the Accounting Equation and Financial Statements: A Comprehensive Guide

Question 1

Which of the following is not a component of the basic accounting equation?

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Revenue

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 2

The balance sheet is used to present:

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The financial position of a company at a specific point in time

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The profitability of a company over a period of time

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The flow of cash in and out of a company

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The financial performance of a company to investors

Question 3

Which of the following is not a component of the income statement?

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Assets

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Revenue

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Expenses

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Net income

Question 4

The statement of cash flows shows:

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Changes in a company's cash position over a period of time

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A company's financial position at a specific point in time

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A company's profitability

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A company's financial performance to creditors

Question 5

A key principle of accrual accounting is that:

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Transactions are recorded when they occur, regardless of when cash is received or paid

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Transactions are recorded when cash is received or paid

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Expenses are recognized only when they are paid

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Revenue is recognized only when it is earned

Question 6

The difference between an asset and a liability is that:

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Assets are owned by the company, while liabilities are owed to the company

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Assets are liabilities that are expected to be paid within a year

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Liabilities are assets that are expected to be received within a year

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Assets and liabilities are both forms of equity

Question 7

The fundamental accounting equation is:

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Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity

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Assets - Liabilities = Owner's Equity

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Liabilities + Owner's Equity = Assets

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Owner's Equity - Assets = Liabilities

Question 8

The balance sheet:

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Provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

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Reports the company's profits and losses over a period of time.

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Shows the company's cash inflows and outflows.

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Presents information about the company's owners.

Question 9

The primary purpose of the income statement is to:

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Report financial performance over a period of time.

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Report changes in assets and liabilities.

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Show the company's cash position.

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Provide information about the company's owners.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a component of working capital?

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Long-term investments

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Cash

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Accounts receivable

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Inventory

Question 11

Which transaction would increase a company's total assets?

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Purchasing new equipment

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Issuing additional stock

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Paying off a bank loan

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Declaring a dividend

Question 12

The statement of cash flows provides information about a company's:

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Liquidity and financial flexibility

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Profitability and growth

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Financial position and solvency

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

Question 13

Vertical analysis involves:

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Expressing each line item on a financial statement as a percentage of a base amount.

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Comparing a company's financial performance to its competitors.

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Comparing a company's financial performance over time.

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Identifying trends in a company's financial performance.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a principle of U.S. GAAP?

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Cash basis principle

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Historical cost principle

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Matching principle

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Going concern principle

Question 15

The fundamental accounting equation is represented as:

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Assets - Liabilities = Equity

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Equity = Assets - Liabilities

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Liabilities + Equity = Assets

Question 16

Which component is NOT included in the balance sheet?

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Expenses

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 17

Which financial statement reports the financial performance of a company over a specified period?

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Income Statement

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Balance Sheet

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Statement of Owner's Equity

Question 18

Select the account typically found on the debit side of the balance sheet:

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Cash

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Accounts Payable

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Common Stock

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Retained Earnings

Question 19

Which transaction would simultaneously increase both total assets and total liabilities?

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Issuing bonds for cash

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Purchasing equipment for cash

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Paying off a loan payable

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Declaring a dividend

Question 20

Identify the option that is NOT a limitation of financial statements:

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Always accurate

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Historical in nature

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Based on estimates and judgments

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Subject to manipulation

Question 21

Which accounting principle dictates that transactions be recorded in the period they occur?

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Matching Principle

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Revenue Recognition Principle

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Historical Cost Principle

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Going Concern Principle

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of the accounting equation?

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Expenses

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 23

The balance sheet presents a snapshot of a company's financial health as of a specific point in time.

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True

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False

Question 24

The income statement summarizes a company's financial performance over a period of time.

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True

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False

Question 25

The statement of cash flows reports changes in a company's cash position over a period of time.

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True

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False

Question 26

Which of the following would be classified as an asset account?

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Cash

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Accounts Payable

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Share Capital

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Retained Earnings

Question 27

The accounting equation can be manipulated to solve for any of its components.

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True

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False

Question 28

Which of the following transactions would result in an increase in a company's equity?

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Issuing common stock

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Repaying a loan

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Purchasing inventory on account

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Declaring dividends

Question 29

The income statement is prepared using the cash accounting method.

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False

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True

Question 30

Which of the following financial statements is most useful for assessing a company's long-term solvency?

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Statement of cash flows

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Statement of changes in equity

Question 31

Which fundamental component is NOT included in the accounting equation?

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Revenue

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Owner's Equity

Question 32

Which financial statement summarizes a company's financial performance over a specific period?

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Income Statement

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Balance Sheet

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Statement of Retained Earnings

Question 33

The balance sheet reports a company's financial position at a:

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Specific point in time

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Range of time

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Future period

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Historical period

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a major section of the statement of cash flows?

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Income Activities

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Operating Activities

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Investing Activities

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Financing Activities

Question 35

The initial step in the accounting cycle, where financial transactions are recorded, is known as:

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Journalizing

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Posting

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Summarizing

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Analyzing

Question 36

Which of these accounts is classified as an asset?

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Accounts Receivable

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Accounts Payable

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Common Stock

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Retained Earnings

Question 37

The difference between a company's total revenue and total expenses is referred to as:

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Net Income

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Gross profit

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Operating income

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Comprehensive income

Question 38

Which principle of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) emphasizes the use of consistent accounting methods?

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Consistency

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Materiality

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Matching

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Timeliness

Question 39

According to the fundamental accounting equation, what is the relationship between Assets, Liabilities, and Owner's Equity?

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Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity

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Assets - Liabilities = Owner's Equity

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Liabilities - Equity = Assets

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Equity / Assets = Liabilities

Question 40

Which of the following financial statements provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a given point in time?

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Balance Sheet

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Income Statement

Question 41

Which of the following is an asset account found on the balance sheet?

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Accounts Receivable

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Cost of Goods Sold

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Net Income

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Sales Revenue

Question 42

Which financial statement summarizes a company's revenues, expenses, and net income or loss over a period of time?

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Balance Sheet

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Statement of Owner's Equity

Question 43

Which account is used to record a company's earnings that are retained within the business and not distributed to owners?

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Retained Earnings

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Declared Dividends

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Common Stock

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Treasury Stock

Question 44

Which financial statement reports on the changes in a company's cash balance over a period of time?

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Schedule of Cash Flows

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

Question 45

Which of the following is considered a cash inflow activity on the statement of cash flows?

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Receipt of payment from customers

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Issuance of common stock

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Purchase of equipment

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Payment of dividends

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative characteristic of financial information?

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Relevance

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Timeliness

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Accuracy

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Completeness