statement of financial position Flashcards

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what is a statement of financial position

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a summary of the business’s assets and liabilities at a specific time

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what are assets

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resources used or owned by the business

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what are liabilities

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debts that provide funds for the business

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what are current assets

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assets that last less than a year and can be easily converted into cash

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what is capital

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finance provided by the owners of the business

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what is liquidity

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the ease with which an asset can be converted into cash

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what are non-current assets

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assets that last in the business for more than a year

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what are current liabilities

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debts that must be paid within a year

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what are non-current liabilities

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debts that are due after more than a year

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how are net assets calculated

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net assets = total assets − total liabilities

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what is goodwill

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the value of a company from its good relationships with customers and suppliers

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what is working capital

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the liquid resources available to meet the running costs of the business

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what is the purpose of a statement of financial position

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to determine the value of net assets and assess the business’s ability to continue operating

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what are the features of non-current assets

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assets that last more than a year in the business

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what are the features of current assets

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assets that can be easily converted into cash, like inventory, trade receivables, and cash

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13
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what are examples of current liabilities

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trade payables, bank overdrafts, and taxes

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how are net current assets calculated

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net current assets = current assets − current liabilities

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what do net current assets indicate

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the working capital of the business; a shortage may cause cash flow problems

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what are examples of non-current liabilities

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loans and mortgage payments due after more than a year

17
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what is shareholder’s equity

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the money contributed by owners, including retained profit and other reserves

18
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what is capital employed

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the total money owners have invested in the business

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how is the statement of financial position used

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to evaluate the business’s financial position and estimate its value

20
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what are the challenges of interpreting the statement of financial position

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estimating asset values accurately, accounting for non-physical assets like goodwill