Chapters 1 and 2: Study Guide Material Flashcards

1
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What are the three types of business formations?

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  • sole proprietorship
  • partnership
  • corporation
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2
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Who are the uses of a businesses information?

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  • owners

- creditors

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3
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Assets=?

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liabilities + stockholder equity

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4
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What are the two major sources of stockholders’ equity?

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  • common stock

- retained earnings

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5
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Net Income=?

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revenues-expenses

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6
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The balance sheet covers….

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all the events/transactions that have affected each of the categories since the inception of the business

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7
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Operating activities

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-involves cash and other accounts typically relates to net income and changes in current assets and current liabilities

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8
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Investing Activities

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relate to changes in long-term assets

  • buy or sell long term assets
  • lend money or collecting money back
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9
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Financing Activities

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-relate to dealings with long term creditors and owners

  • borrowing or paying back principal
  • owners invest in business or distributions to owners
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10
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Income statement shows what

A

expenses incurred

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11
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Statement of Cash Flows shows what

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expenses paid

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12
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Balance sheet shows

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expenses still owed

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13
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who is GAAP developed by?

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FASB(financial accounting standards board)

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14
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who does the FASB get its power from?

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the SEC( securities and exchange commission)

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15
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CPA code of conduct

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-integrity
-objectivity
independence
-due care

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16
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the audit is signed on what basis?

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  • presents fairly(due to estimates)
  • in all material respects
  • in conformity with GAAP
  • CPA must provide assurance as to the effectiveness of the internal controls of the business
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17
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Four World Wide CPA firms

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  • kpmg
  • deloitte
  • Pricewaterhouse Coopers
  • Ernest and young
18
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2nd tier firms

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  • Protiviti
  • Grant thornton
  • BDO
19
Q

Regional firms

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Parente Beard

20
Q

Management discussion and analysis

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is a required section of the annual report

it highlights trends,significant events and uncertainties regarding its operations, investing and financing activities

21
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Two points on Assets

A
  • they will provide future benefits to the owner

- they are recorded at original cost less adjustments

22
Q

Statement of cash flows only records revenues….

A

when cash is received regardless of when the service is performed

23
Q

What does the balance sheet not show? but what does it show

A
  • the worth of the business
  • the assets at cost
  • the financing/funding behind those assets
24
Q

True or False: Revenues can come before,after, or during the transaction?

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Net Income on the Income Statement Does Not Equal
Cash,Change in Cash, Cash From Operating Activities or Retained Earnings
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Who has primary responsibility for the accuracy of the financial statements?
-managers
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What happens when fraudulent statements are presented?
-jail time for executives
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What is the MD&A?
management discussion and analysis section - it is a part of financial report - highlights trends, significant events, and uncertainties regarding its operations, investing, and financing activities
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What is the primary goal of FASB?
to collect all authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place
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What is the CRS?
Codification Research System which is an on-line, real-time data base that provides easy access to the Codification
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How many countries permit the IFRS?
115 countries
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Why is the implementation of a world-wide accounting system difficult?
-different users need
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Principles vs Rules: GAAP vs IFRS
IFRS is based on principles GAAP is more detail oriented and considered rules-based
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What term does the IFRS use for balance sheet?
Statement of Financial Position
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What makes the government and charitable organizations?
- they have no profit motive | - big difference is there is no stockholders' equity section
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Besides borrowing money what else can a corporation do to get money?
-issuing bonds
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Who are the other external users of information?
- Internal Revenue Service and Securities Exchange Commission - management and employees
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Impediments for IFRS
- where is the funding and authority for IASB | - Sarbane Oxley Act of 2002
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What do both systems use fair value or historical cost?
fair value
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Statement of Cash Flows Points
- cash receipts(inflows) minus cash disbursements(outflows) - organized according to business activity category - balance and income statement provide insight in these activities
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What does the balance sheet show in relation to assets?
- statement from handout about beginning... | - the assets at cost and the financing/funding behind those assets