unit 1 (ch 6 and 4) Flashcards
what are the 3 parts of a statement of financial position
assets, liabilities, net worth
what are the classifications/categories of assets
cash and cash equivalents, investment assets, personal use assets
what is a cash and cash equivalent (assets classification)
liquid (easily converted to cash), convert to cash within a YEAR
what is an investment asset (assets classification)
money is held for growth or income (ex. retirement)
what is a personal use assets (assets classification)
long lived assets, used to maintain quality of life (ex. house or furniture)
what are the 2 liability categories and classifications
current liabilities, long term liabilities
what is a current liability (liability classification)
paid within one YEAR (ex. credit card debt, unpaid bills)
what is a long term liability (liability classification)
extended beyond one year (ex. debts, larget assets)
what is included in a financial statement
total assets that will equal total liabilities and net worth, assets stated at fair market value
what is included in a statement of cash flows
summary of clients expenses over time (typically a year), can focus on realized transactions
what are examples of inflows
employment income, investment income, other income (ex. gift)
what are examples of outflows
fixed expenses (ex. mortgage), variable expenses (can somewhat plan for, ex. heating), discretionary expenses (you can choose whether or not you want to pay for it)
what are savings subtracted from
inflows
what is the purpose of a statement of changes in net worth
why did it change?
a list of assets, liabilities, and net worth
statement of financial position textbook definition