Quiz 1 – Intermediate Accounting I – practice questions with answers.pdf
Quiz 1 – Intermediate Accounting I – practice questions with answers.pdf
Quiz 1 – Intermediate
Accounting I – practice
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Quiz 1 – Intermediate Accounting I – practice questions with answers.pdf
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Terms in this set (118)
four major elements of financial accounting financial information, economic entity, users, and legal, economic, political,
and social environment
financial information -information that is governed by rules set forth by the accounting standard-
setting bodies (FASB)
-information that is not governed by rules set forth by the accounting
standard-setting bodies (managerial accounting is not covered by FASB)
sources of financial information balance sheet, income statement, statement of stockholder's equity, and
statement of cash flows
financial information includes: -letters to shareholders
-formal discussion and analysis
-management report
-auditors' report
-financial summary
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economic entity an organization or a unit with activities that are separate from those of its
owners and other entities
-corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorship, government agencies
equity investors shareholders of the company
-purchase a % of ownership
-expect to see a return on investment
-use financial information to determine a company's ability to generate
earnings and cash flow
-make assessments as to potential risk and returns
-assess an entity's ability to pay dividends and grow over time
creditors and other debt investors entities that lend money to the company
-debt can be public or privately held
-creditors receive a return on investment by way of interest income
competitors use financial information to determine their market position related to the
reporting entity
-analyze competitor strategy to assess ability to compete
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