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

In some cases, the headings of financial statements require additional input. Which of the following is most likely to require such additional information in its heading?

Balance Sheet

Statement of Cash Flows

Statement of Retained Earnings

Income Statement

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Understand the purpose of headings in financial statements: Headings provide essential information about the financial statement, including the name of the company, the type of statement, and the time period or date it covers.

Recognize that different financial statements require different types of information in their headings. For example, some statements are prepared for a specific date, while others cover a period of time.

Analyze the Balance Sheet: The heading of a Balance Sheet typically includes the name of the company, the title 'Balance Sheet,' and the specific date (e.g., 'As of December 31, 2023'). This is because the Balance Sheet reflects the financial position at a single point in time.

Analyze the Statement of Cash Flows and Income Statement: These statements require the name of the company, the title of the statement, and the period covered (e.g., 'For the Year Ended December 31, 2023'). They summarize activities over a period rather than a specific date.

Analyze the Statement of Retained Earnings: Similar to the Statement of Cash Flows and Income Statement, this statement requires the name of the company, the title of the statement, and the period covered. It shows changes in retained earnings over a specific time frame.