Accounting Section 3


  • The statement of changes in equity shows how equity changed over a specific period.
  • The principle that requires revenue to be recognized when it is earned and realizable is the Revenue Recognition Principle.
  • Assets that are expected to be converted to cash or used up within one year are classified as Current Assets.
  • A company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets is measured by the Acid-Test Ratio.
  • The allocation of the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life is called Amortization.
  • The financial statement that shows the cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities is the Cash Flow Statement.
  • The matching principle requires expenses to be recognized in the same period as the related revenues they help generate.
  • A budget that is prepared for various levels of activity within a relevant range is called a Flexible Budget.
  • When the market rate of interest is higher than the coupon rate, a bond will typically sell at a Discount.
  • A decrease in the value of an asset due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or other factors is referred to as Depreciation.
  • The difference between a company’s total assets and its total liabilities is its Owner’s Equity.
  • A company’s financial performance and financial position are analyzed using Financial Ratios.
  • The cost of inventory sold during a period is calculated using the Cost of Goods Sold formula.
  • The method of inventory valuation that assumes the earliest acquired goods are the first to be sold is FIFO (First-In, First-Out).
  • The financial statement that presents the cash inflows and outflows related to a firm’s operating, investing, and financing activities is the Statement of Cash Flows.
  • The principle that requires an expense to be recognized when it is incurred, not necessarily when cash is paid, is the Expense Recognition Principle (Matching Principle).
  • Liabilities that are expected to be settled within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer, are classified as Current Liabilities.
  • The financial statement that reports the financial position of a company at a specific point in time is the Balance Sheet.
  • The allocation of the cost of a tangible fixed asset over its useful life is called Depreciation.
  • The profitability ratio that indicates the amount of net income generated for each dollar of sales is the Profit Margin Ratio.
  • The accounting principle that states that an asset should be recorded at the amount originally paid for it, regardless of its current market value, is the Historical Cost Principle.
  • A company’s financial leverage refers to the use of debt financing to increase its return on equity.
  • The valuation method that values inventory at the most recent purchase cost is LIFO (Last-In, First-Out).
  • The financial statement that provides a summary of a company’s revenues and expenses over a specific period is the Income Statement.
  • The difference between total assets and total liabilities is the Owner’s Equity (Net Assets).
  • The principle that requires financial information to be complete, neutral, and free from error is the Faithful Representation Principle.
  • A budget that is prepared for a single level of activity is called a Fixed Budget.
  • The inventory costing method that uses the weighted average cost per unit is the Weighted Average Cost Method.
  • The profitability ratio that measures the return generated on shareholders’ equity is the Return on Equity (ROE) ratio.
  • The financial statement that shows how a company’s retained earnings have changed over a specific period is the Statement of Retained Earnings.
  • The process of transferring information from the journal to the ledger is called Posting.
  • The equity method of accounting is used when a company has significant influence over another company, typically demonstrated by owning 20-50% of the other company’s voting stock.
  • A company’s return on assets (ROA) ratio measures its ability to generate profit from its assets.
  • The cost incurred to acquire a non-current asset, such as land, is known as its Purchase Price.
  • The principal function of a trial balance is to ensure that debits and credits in the accounting records are in balance.
  • The financial statement that presents a company’s revenues, expenses, and net income or loss for a specific period is the Income Statement.
  • The cost of goods sold (COGS) formula is Opening Inventory + Purchases – Closing Inventory.
  • The method of inventory valuation that assumes the first units purchased are the first units sold is the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
  • The financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position at a specific point in time is the Balance Sheet.
  • The accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenue when it is earned and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is received or paid.
  • The financial statement that shows the changes in a company’s equity during a specific period is the Statement of Changes in Equity.
  • The cost of goods available for sale minus the ending inventory gives the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
  • The basic accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity.
  • The financial statement that explains the changes in a company’s cash position from operating, investing, and financing activities is the Statement of Cash Flows.
  • The accounting principle that requires expenses to be recognized in the same period as the revenue they help generate is the Matching Principle.
  • Expense is recorded in the accounting records when cash is paid.
  • The net sales of Fresh Foods were Rs. 200,000 for the current month, with an ending inventory of Rs. 50,000.
  • The straight-line method of depreciation ignores fluctuations in the rate of asset usage.
  • Current Ratio indicates a firm’s ability to pay current liabilities in the shortest possible time.
  • Financial statements prepared by a business firm are most likely to be tentative in nature.
  • Which ratio indicates a firm’s ability to meet immediate interest payment? Times Interest Earned ratio.
  • The cash basis of accounting is often used by merchandising firms.
  • A transaction caused a Rs. 10,000 decrease in both assets and total liabilities. It could have been a repayment of a bank loan.
  • Under periodic inventory system, cost of goods sold is determined and recognized in the books of accounts at the time of sale of goods.
  • Revenue is recognized in the accounting records when the sale is made.
  • In the accounting cycle, closing entries are made after the adjusting entries.
  • Which of the following accounts are not closed at the end of an accounting period? Asset accounts.
  • The formula (Cost less salvage value/Total capacity in units x units extracted) refers to the depletion method.
  • Trial Balance is prepared to ensure arithmetical accuracy of accounting records.
  • Which of the following financial statements reflects the overall financial position of the business? Balance Sheet.
  • The product of the accounting cycle is the formal financial statements such as balance sheet and income statement.
  • Which of the following is an intangible asset? Copy rights.
  • Which ratio best reflects a company’s ability to meet immediate interest payment? Times interest earned.
  • One of the following is not an officer of a company: Share registrar.
  • Rebate on bill discounted (unearned discount) is a liability.
  • The straight-line method of depreciation ignores fluctuations in the rate of asset usage.
  • The net sales of Fresh Foods were Rs. 200,000. If the cost of goods available for sale was Rs. 180,000 and the gross profit rate was 35%, the ending inventory must have been Rs. 50,000.
  • Under periodic inventory system, cost of goods sold is determined and recognized in the books of accounts at the time of sale of goods.
  • A transaction caused a Rs. 10,000 decrease in both assets and total liabilities. This transaction could have been collection of a Rs. 10,000 account receivable.
  • Which of the following is least important in determining the fair market value of a share? The par value of share.
  • Financial statements prepared by a business firm are most likely to be tentative in nature.
  • Which of the following transactions represents an expense? Received a telephone bill amounting to Rs. 550 to be paid within ten days.
  • Which of the following accounts are not closed at the end of an accounting period? Drawing accounts.
  • In the accounting cycle, closing entries are made after the adjusting entries.
  • If we add the average number of days to turn the inventory over and the average age of receivables, we arrive at the company’s operating cycle.

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