Financial Statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow

Question 1

The financial statement that provides information about a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time is the:

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Statement of cash flows

Question 2

The financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a period of time is the:

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Income statement

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Balance sheet

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Statement of cash flows

Question 3

The financial statement that shows the changes in a company's cash and cash equivalents over a period of time is the:

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Statement of cash flows

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

Question 4

Which financial statement provides insight into a company's profitability for a given period?

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Income statement

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Balance sheet

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Statement of cash flows

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of analyzing financial statements?

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To assess a company's financial performance and position

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To predict future stock prices

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To determine if a company is eligible for a loan

Question 6

Which financial statement is most useful for evaluating a company's short-term liquidity?

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Statement of cash flows

Question 7

The current ratio is a financial ratio that measures:

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A company's ability to meet its short-term obligations

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A company's ability to meet its long-term obligations

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A company's profitability

Question 8

The debt-to-equity ratio indicates:

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The amount of debt a company has relative to its equity

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The amount of equity a company has relative to its debt

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The company's ability to generate cash

Question 9

What is the primary objective of the statement of cash flows?

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To provide information about a company's cash inflows and outflows

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To provide information about a company's profitability

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To provide information about a company's assets and liabilities

Question 10

Which financial statement presents a snapshot of a company's financial health at a specific point in time, reflecting its assets, liabilities, and equity?

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Statement of cash flows

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of an income statement?

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To report a company's revenues, expenses, and net income over a period of time

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To provide information about a company's cash flow

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To present a detailed overview of a company's assets and liabilities

Question 12

To calculate retained earnings, which equation should be applied?

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Retained earnings = Net income - Dividends paid

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Retained earnings = Net income + Dividends paid

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Retained earnings = Dividends paid - Net income

Question 13

What is the key benefit of vertical analysis when examining financial statements?

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It highlights changes and trends within a company over time

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It enables comparisons of financial performance across different companies

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It provides a detailed breakdown of a company's assets and liabilities

Question 14

Which accounting principle dictates that transactions be recorded in the period in which they occur, regardless of when cash is exchanged?

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Accrual accounting principle

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Matching principle

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Going concern principle

Question 15

What is the primary distinction between a current liability and a long-term liability?

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Current liabilities are due within one year, while long-term liabilities are due beyond one year

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Current liabilities are secured by collateral, while long-term liabilities are not

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Current liabilities pose a greater risk to a company than long-term liabilities

Question 16

What is the primary objective of an audit?

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To express an opinion on the fairness and accuracy of financial statements

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To identify and mitigate potential financial risks

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To enhance a company's financial performance

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a financial statement?

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Profit and loss statement

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Statement of cash flows

Question 18

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

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Retained earnings

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Revenue

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Expenses

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Cost of goods sold

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a primary financial statement?

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Statement of Shareholders' Equity

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

Question 20

The balance sheet provides information about a company's:

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Financial position at a specific point in time

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Financial performance over a period of time

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Cash inflows and outflows

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Changes in shareholders' equity

Question 21

Which of the following accounts is NOT found on an income statement?

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Retained earnings

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Revenue

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Expenses

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Net income

Question 22

The statement of cash flows tracks the movement of cash:

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Within a specific period of time

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Between different financial statement line items

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Between the company and its creditors

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Between the company and its customers

Question 23

Which of the following is the most important financial statement 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 Shareholders' Equity

Question 24

The current ratio measures a company's:

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Short-term liquidity

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Long-term debt-paying ability

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Profitability

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Return on investment

Question 25

Which of the following accounting principles requires that transactions be recorded when they occur?

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Accrual accounting principle

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Historical cost principle

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Going concern principle

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Materiality principle

Question 26

The double-entry accounting system ensures that:

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Debits always equal credits

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Assets always equal liabilities

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Revenues always exceed expenses

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Cash inflows always exceed cash outflows

Question 27

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are:

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Used by companies in most countries outside the United States

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Required for all publicly traded companies in the United States

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The same as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

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Only used by small businesses

Question 28

Which of the following is **NOT** a primary financial statement?

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Statement of Shareholders' Equity

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

Question 29

The balance sheet provides information about a company's:

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Financial position at a specific point in time

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Operating results over a period of time

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Cash inflows and outflows over a period of time

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Changes in equity over a period of time

Question 30

Which of the following accounts is **NOT** reported on the income statement?

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Assets

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Revenue

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Expenses

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Losses

Question 31

The difference between revenue and expenses is known as:

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Net income

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Gross income

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Operating income

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Net loss

Question 32

Which of the following is a non-cash expense?

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Depreciation

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Salaries expense

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Rent expense

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Utilities expense

Question 33

The statement of cash flows reports on a company's:

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Cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities

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Financial position at a specific point in time

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Operating results over a period of time

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Changes in equity over a period of time

Question 34

Which of the following activities would be classified as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows?

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Sale of inventory

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Purchase of equipment

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Issuance of stock

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Payment of interest

Question 35

The indirect method of preparing the statement of cash flows:

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Starts with net income and adjusts for non-cash expenses and changes in working capital

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Is more complex than the direct method

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Is less transparent than the direct method

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Is only used by small companies

Question 36

In line with ethical guidelines, what is the foremost duty of accountants when preparing financial statements?

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Maintain integrity and accuracy in financial reporting

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Maximize profits for the company

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Meet the demands of shareholders

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Avoid legal consequences

Question 37

Financial ratios are useful for analyzing a company's financial health, but they also have some drawbacks. What are two limitations of using financial ratios?

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Financial ratios can be affected by a company's accounting choices.

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Financial ratios only show past performance and may not predict future results.

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Financial ratios are always accurate predictors of a company's stock price.

Question 38

What is the primary objective of a statement of cash flows?

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To track the changes in a company's cash and cash equivalents over a specific period

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To provide a comprehensive overview of a company's financial health

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To forecast a company's future financial performance

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To evaluate a company's compliance with debt covenants

Question 39

Classify which of the following is **NOT** a primary financial statement:

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Statement of Retained Earnings

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

Question 40

Precisely define the standard Accounting Equation:

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Assets + Liabilities = Equity

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Equity - Liabilities = Assets

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Liabilities - Assets = Equity

Question 41

Which financial statement accounts for the shifts in a company's financial position over a period of time?

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

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Statement of Changes in Equity

Question 42

What is the main role of a Balance Sheet?

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Present a snapshot of a company's financial health at a specific point in time

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Display revenues and expenses of a company over a period of time

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Report the cash inflows and outflows of a company

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Summarize the adjustments in a company's equity over a period of time

Question 43

Which of the following is **NOT** considered a current asset?

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Property

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Cash and cash equivalents

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Inventory

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Prepaid Expenses

Question 44

Precisely define the formula utilized to calculate a company's Debt-to-Equity Ratio:

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Total Debt / Total Equity

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Total Equity / Total Debt

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(Total Debt + Total Equity) / 2

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Total Assets / Total Liabilities

Question 45

Distinguish between an Asset and a Liability:

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An asset is owned by the company, while a liability is what the company owes.

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An asset is what the company owes, while a liability is what the company owns.

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Assets and Liabilities are interchangeable terms.

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Assets are Liabilities with a maturity date within one year, while Liabilities are Assets with a maturity date exceeding one year.

Question 46

Define the role of an Auditor within the financial reporting process:

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Provide assurance on the accuracy and reliability of financial statements

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Solely responsible for the preparation of financial statements

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Manage the day-to-day operations of a company's finances

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Invest funds on behalf of a company

Question 47

An asset can best be described as:

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A resource with economic value that an entity controls.

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A future expense that has not yet been incurred.

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A liability that must be repaid in the future.

Question 48

Which of the following accounts reduces the balance of a related revenue account?

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Sales Returns and Allowances

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Administrative Expenses

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Sales Revenue

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Cost of Goods Sold

Question 49

The formula for calculating a company's gross profit is:

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Sales Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold

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Assets - Liabilities

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Revenues + Expenses

Question 50

Which of the following transactions would decrease a company's accounts receivable balance?

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Collecting a customer invoice

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Receiving a cash advance from the bank

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Issuing stock to investors

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Making a purchase on account

Question 51

The statement of cash flows classifies a company's cash inflows and outflows into three categories:

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Operating, Investing, Financing

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Revenue, Expense, Equity

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Current, Non-current, Tangible

Question 52

Which of the following ratios measures a company's profitability relative to its total assets?

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Return on Assets (ROA)

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Debt-to-equity ratio

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Gross profit margin

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Current ratio

Question 53

The primary responsibility of an independent auditor is to:

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Provide an opinion on the fairness of the financial statements.

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Detect and prevent fraud within the company.

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Prepare the company's financial statements.

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a type of financial statement fraud?

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Lapse

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Omission

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Manipulation

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Misstatement