Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

1. Introduction to Accounting

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Financial Accounting

1. Introduction to Accounting

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains how employee benefits affect total employment compensation?

Employee benefits have no impact on total employment compensation since they are not considered part of payroll expenses.

Employee benefits decrease total employment compensation because they replace direct wages with non-cash perks.

Employee benefits only affect compensation if they are paid in cash rather than as services or insurance.

Employee benefits increase total employment compensation by adding non-wage costs, such as health insurance and retirement contributions, to an employee's salary.

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Understand the concept of total employment compensation: Total employment compensation includes all costs incurred by an employer to compensate an employee, which includes both direct wages and additional benefits.

Recognize the role of employee benefits: Employee benefits are non-wage compensations provided to employees, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other perks.

Analyze how employee benefits impact total employment compensation: Employee benefits increase the total employment compensation because they add extra costs beyond the employee's salary or wages.

Distinguish between cash and non-cash benefits: Employee benefits can be provided in various forms, such as cash (e.g., bonuses) or non-cash (e.g., health insurance, retirement plans). Both types contribute to total employment compensation.

Conclude that employee benefits are part of payroll expenses: Employee benefits are considered part of payroll expenses because they represent additional costs incurred by the employer to compensate employees, thereby increasing total employment compensation.