Financial Statement Flashcards
output of the the financial accounting process
Financial Statement
aka “Balance Sheet”
Financial Statement
The Financial Statement provides info about the company’s current
State of Liquidity, Solvency, Flexibility, and Financial Structure
What are the components of the Statement of Financial Position
Asset, Liabilities, and Equities
resources controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions and events and from with future economic benefits are expected
Assets
indicates that a company cannot assume authority over the asset before transaction has happened
“a result of past transaction and event”
information must be reliable and verifiable
Principle of Objectivity
asset could be directly or indirectly contribute to the cash inflows of the entity
“future economic benefits”
purchase cost of the asset is used as a fundamental basis for its measurement
“reliable basis for the measurement”
2 classifications of Asset
Current and Non-current
cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period
Current Asset
entity holds this component’s classification primarily for the purpose of trading (selling)
Current Asset
accounts should be recorded at its original cost
Cost Principle
“set aside for future use”
“not restricted”
entity expects to realize ____ within 12 months after the reporting period
Current Asset
entity intend to sell or consume ___ within the entity’s normal operating cycle
Current Asset
what are the 4 definitions of Current Assets
- not restricted 12 months after reporting period
- used for the purpose of trading (selling)
- realized within 12 months after reporting period
- intend to sell or consume within entity’s normal operating cycle
the time an entity gives out cash for purchase of their inventory, until they can collect payment from customers after selling the inventory
Normal Operating Cycle
5 general accounts of Current Assets
- Cash and cash equivalents
- Trade and other Receivable
- Other Short-term investments
- Merchandise Inventory
- Prepaid Expenses
Cash on Hand
Cash
Cash in Bank
Cash
Petty Cash Fund
Cash
Certificate of Deposit
Cash Equivalents
Banker’s Acceptance
Cash Equivalents
Commercial Paper
Cash Equivalents
Treasury Bills
Cash Equivalents
Money Market
Cash Equivalents
“realize”
is converted to cash
Accounts Receivable
Trade and other Receivables
Notes Receivable
Trade and other Receivables
Advances to Employees
Trade and other Receivables
Accrued Income
Trade and other Receivables
Marketable Securities
Other Short-term Investments
Prepaid Rent
Prepaid Expenses
Prepaid Insurance
Prepaid Expenses