Chapter 2 slides/vid Flashcards
A snapshot of the firm’s assets and liabilities at a given point in time is located on
Balance Sheet
Where are assets located on the balance sheet?
Left-hand side
in decreasing liquidity order
Where are liabilities and owner’s equity located on the balance sheet?
Right hand side
In ascending order of when due to be paid
What is the balance sheet identity/formula?
Assets=Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity
What is the formula for net working capital?
Current assets - current liabilities
T/F- The networking capital is usually positive for a healthy firm
True
The speed and ease of conversion to cash without significant loss of value is known as
Liquidity
Why is liquidity valuable
in avoiding financial distress
What is the Debt versus equity formula?
Shareholders’ equity= Assets- Liabilities
The balance sheet value of the assets, liabilities, and equity is known as the
Book Value
The true value; the price at which assets, liabilities, or equity can actually be bought or sold is known as
Market Value
Which statement measures performance over a specified period of time like period, quarter, or year. The statement reports revenues first and then deducts any expenses for the period?
Income Statement
What is the income statement equation?
Net Income= Revenue - expenses
What is the end result of the income statement
Net Income or “Bottom Line”
Which financial statement recognizes revenue when it is fully earned and match expenses required to generate revenue to the period of recognition?
GAAP Matching Principle