FAR CPA Lessons 20-33 Flashcards
Describe the form and content of the Income Statement
It presents accrual-based performance over a period of time.
- Reports all revenues, expenses, gains, and loses that were incurred during the period
- Certain items are excluded from the invoice statement and reported in comprehensive income
Describe the form and content of the Balance Sheet
Reports economic resources and obligations as of ONE specific date. It shows what i own and what i owe TODAY
- Assets are presented in order of liquidity
- Liabilities are presented in order of maturity
Describe the form and content of the Statement of Cash Flows
Reports changes in cash over a period of time
- 3 sections:
1. Operating cash flows
2. Investing cash flows
3. Financing cash flows
Describe comprehensive income
Reports NONOWNER changes to equity over a period of time.
- Unrealized gains/loses on investments in AFS (Available For Sales) securities
- Certain pension adjustments
- Foreign currency translation adjustments
- Certain hedge accounting adjustments
Explain Operating cash flows
cash flows related to income statement transactions
Explain Investing cash flows
cash flows related to long-term assets and investments
Explain Financing cash flows
cash flows related to liabilities and owner’s equity
Describe the statement of shareholders’ equity
Reports the changes related to owners’ equity over a period of time
-Presented in order of permanence -
-Contributed capital (Common stock) shown first
because it will not be returned to shareholders
Explain the importance of Notes and supplementary schedules for financial statements
- Notes supplement understanding of the financial statements and present information not captured on the statements
- Auditor opinions present conclusions on conformity with GAAP
Describe the account format for a balance sheet presentation
the assets are shown on the left side of the page, and the liabilities and owners’ equity are shown on the right side. This format emphasizes the balance sheet equation: A = L + OE
Describe the report format for a balance sheet presentation
the most popular form, the three categories of accounts are listed from top to bottom, as in a report, with assets always shown first
Define Current Assets
Assets that are in the form of cash, or will be converted into cash, or consumed within one year or the operating cycle of the business, whichever is longer.
Define Current Liabilities
Liabilities that are due in the upcoming year or in the operating cycle of the business, whichever is longer, and that will be met through the transfer of a current asset or the creation of another current liability.
What is the measurement type for PP&E?
Historical Cost & Depreciated/Amortized Historical Cost
What is the measurement type for Receivables?
Net Realizable Value
What is the measurement type for Inventory?
Lower of cost or market
What is the measurement type for Investments in Marketable Securities?
Market Value
What is the measurement type for Liabilities?
Present Value
What is the measurement type for Owners’ Equity?
Historical Value of Cash Inflows and Residual Valuation
Define Revenue
Revenues represent increases in net assets or settlements of liabilities by providing goods and services. Revenues are related to the company’s primary business operations.
Identify the difference between economic income and accounting income
Accounting Income: Revenues less expenses plus gains less losses.
Economic Income: The change in the net worth of a business enterprise during an accounting period. The net worth of a business enterprise is described as the fair value (FV) of net assets
Define Gains
Gains represent increases in equity or net assets from peripheral or incidental transactions.
Define Losses
Losses represent decreases in equity or net assets from peripheral or incidental transactions. Losses do not provide value or benefit to the firm.
Explain Multi Step Income Statement
Uses subtotals to make easier to read
Explain Multi-Step Income Statement
Uses subtotals to make easier to read and understand
Explain Single-Step Income Statement
Lists in order of revenue, then expenses then net income
Interest Income to Revenue Ratio
Interest Income divided by Revenue
Change in Revenue from year 1 to year 2 ratio
(Year 2 - year 1) divided by year 1
Gross Profit Margin
Gross Profit divided by Revenue
Comprehensive Income Equals
Net Income + Other Comprehensive Income
Equation to determine the Fair Value of net assets at Dec 31st
Fair value of net assets at Jan 1. + Net income for year + Owners Investments - Dividend & Stock Repurchases
Identify the measurement bases used to measure the items on the Balance Sheet.
Historical Cost - The price paid for the item
Net Book Value - Historical cost less depreciation
Fair Value
Net Realizable Value - The net value the entity thinks it will receive
Present Value - Projection of cash flows discounted back to today (Bonds)
Distinguish between a current and noncurrent asset or liability.
Asset - Current - Those expected to be realized in cash or consumed within one operating cycle or year
Liability - Current - Obligations expected to be extinguished with current assets or another liability within one operating cycle or year
Are contra accounts added or subtracted?
Subtracted
Are adjunct accounts added or subtracted?
Added
Define Measurement Base
The attribute of an account being measured and reported
What is the Current Ratio?
Current Assets/Current Liabilities
This ratio is primarily used to measure liquidity. Many analysis use a minimum if 2
What is the Quick or Acid-Test ratio?
(Cash + Short-term investments + AR)/Current Liabilities
This ratio provides a more rigorous test of liquidity.
Examples of Noncurrent Assets
Long-term investments property plant equipment intangibles “other“ assets (including long-term prepaids)
Examples of Current Assets
Cash & cash equivalents short-term investments accounts receivable other receivables inventories prepaids
Examples of Current Liabilities
Accounts payable accrued liabilities unearned revenue income tax payable notes payable current portion of long-term debt
Examples of Noncurrent Liabilities
Notes payable bonds payable lease liabilities pension liabilities postretirement healthcare liabilities deferred taxes.
Examples of Owner’s Equity
Contributed Capital
Retained Earnings
Define Debt Disclosures
They indicate a quantifiable financial risk faced by the firm in the future.
Define Account Form
the term applied to the balance sheet format that shows assets on the left and liabilities and equity on the right.
Define “comprehensive income.”
Net Income plus other comprehensive income
List the components of other comprehensive income.
- Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities
- Certain gains and losses from pension costs
- Foreign currency translation adjustments
- Unrealized gains and loses on certain derivative transactions
Illustrate the reporting alternatives for comprehensive income.
One-Statement approach - In combination with in the income statement
Two-Statement approach - A separate statement of comprehensive income
Define “accumulated other comprehensive income.”
Shown on the statement of shareholders’ equity - shown as separate line items - beginning balance, net change, ending balance
It is the amount carried over from the previous period and then either increased or decreased during the current period. This total is the running total of other comprehensive income items through the Balance Sheet date
Describe the disclosure requirements for comprehensive income
Details on the components of current year changes
What are stranded tax effects?
Typically, when there is a change in tax laws or rates, an entity must remeasure deferred tax assets and liabilities and present the changes in net income. If the item that originated the deferred tax difference was in AOCI at the old rate, that amount will remain in AOCI even though the related deferred tax asset or liability will be adjusted through net income.
Identify the components included in the Statement of Owners’ Equity.
- Stock (Common & preferred) (# and $)
- Additional paid-in capital
- Retained Earnings
- Treasury Stock
- Accumulated other comprehensive income
What is the purpose of the Statement of Owners’ Equity?
Provides beginning balances, changes during the year and ending balances for all the components of owner’s equity