accounting, accounting equation, and double entry system Flashcards
Does not operate in isolation; it handles financial operation of the business. Provides the information to make a reasoned choices for the business.
ACCOUNTING
Economic activities of the business and recording these events in the very function of accounting.
BUSINESS TRANSACTION
Achieved through the preparation of financial statements. Evaluate the liquidity and solvency of the business.
SUMMARIZATION OF DATA
Most basic entity. Stands apart from the other organization and individuals as SEPARATE ECONOMIC UNIT. Each entity is evaluated separately.
ENTITY CONCEPT
Entity’s life is subdivided into equal time periods for reporting purposes. For the purpose of recording to outsiders.
PERIODICITY CONCEPT
Allows accountant to add and subtract peso amounts as through each peso has the same purchasing power.
STABLE MONETARY UNIT CONCEPT
Based on the most reliable data available; based on objective evidence.
OBJECTIVITY PRINCIPLE
Actual cost and not at what the management thinks they are worth as to reporting dates.
HISTORICAL COST
Recognized in the accounting period when the goods are delivered or service are rendered or performed.
REVENUE RECOGNITION PRINCIPLE
Requires all relevant information, everything must be disclosed in the financial statements.
ADEQUATE DISCLOSURE
Recognized in the accounting period which goods and services are used to produce revenue and not when entity pays for those goods and services.
EXPENSE RECOGNITION PRINCIPLE
The firm should use the same accounting method for easy comparability.
CONSISTENCY PRINCIPLE
Nature and the size of the item are evaluated.
MATERIALITY
Accountancy’s most significant service to the public.
AUDITING
An independent examination that ensures the fairness and reliability of the reports that management submits to users outside the business entity.
EXTERNAL AUDIT