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

Types of Accounting

Financial Accounting

1. Introduction to Accounting

Types of Accounting

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Multiple Choice

The rights of common stockholders typically include which of the following?

The right to set company management salaries

The right to vote at shareholder meetings

The right to be repaid before creditors in case of liquidation

The right to receive a fixed dividend each year

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Understand the concept of common stockholder rights: Common stockholders are individuals or entities that own shares of a company's common stock. Their rights are typically outlined in the company's charter and are governed by corporate laws.

Identify the key rights of common stockholders: Common stockholders generally have the right to vote at shareholder meetings, the right to receive dividends (if declared by the company), and the right to share in the company's assets upon liquidation after creditors and preferred stockholders are paid.

Clarify the voting rights: Common stockholders have the right to vote on important matters such as electing the board of directors, approving mergers, or other significant corporate decisions. This is a fundamental right associated with owning common stock.

Address the liquidation priority: In the event of liquidation, common stockholders are paid after creditors and preferred stockholders. They do not have the right to be repaid before creditors, as creditors have a higher claim on the company's assets.

Explain dividend entitlement: Common stockholders do not have the right to receive a fixed dividend each year. Dividends are typically variable and depend on the company's profitability and the board of directors' decision to declare them.