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

Useful Information

Financial Accounting

1. Introduction to Accounting

Useful Information

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be considered when setting a budget to ensure it provides useful information for decision-making?

Historical stock prices of unrelated companies

Personal preferences of individual employees

Expected revenues and expenses for the period

Only the previous year's actual results without adjustments

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Understand the purpose of a budget: A budget is a financial plan that helps an organization allocate resources effectively and make informed decisions. It should provide relevant and actionable information for decision-making.

Identify the key components of a useful budget: A budget should include expected revenues and expenses for the period, as these are critical for forecasting financial performance and planning operations.

Evaluate the relevance of historical data: While the previous year's actual results can provide a baseline, adjustments should be made to account for changes in market conditions, business strategies, or other factors that may impact future performance.

Exclude irrelevant information: Historical stock prices of unrelated companies and personal preferences of individual employees are not relevant to the budgeting process and should not be considered.

Focus on accuracy and adaptability: Ensure the budget is based on realistic assumptions and can be adjusted as needed to reflect changes in the business environment or unexpected events.