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

The Financial Statements

Financial Accounting

1. Introduction to Accounting

The Financial Statements

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following items should be included in the heading of a balance sheet?

The specific date of the statement

The name of the company

The period covered by the statement (e.g., 'For the Year Ended...')

The title 'Balance Sheet'

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Step 1: Understand the purpose of a balance sheet heading. The heading provides essential information about the financial statement, including the company name, the type of statement, and the specific date or period it covers.

Step 2: Identify the key components of a balance sheet heading. These include: (1) the name of the company, (2) the title of the statement ('Balance Sheet'), and (3) the specific date of the statement (e.g., 'As of December 31, 2023').

Step 3: Clarify the difference between a balance sheet and other financial statements. Unlike an income statement, which covers a period (e.g., 'For the Year Ended...'), a balance sheet reflects the financial position of the company at a specific point in time.

Step 4: Exclude irrelevant items. The period covered by the statement (e.g., 'For the Year Ended...') is not included in the heading of a balance sheet because it is specific to other financial statements like the income statement or cash flow statement.

Step 5: Ensure proper formatting. The heading should be structured as follows: (1) the name of the company at the top, (2) the title 'Balance Sheet' below the company name, and (3) the specific date of the statement at the bottom (e.g., 'As of December 31, 2023').