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

2. Transaction Analysis

Classified Balance Sheet Components

Financial Accounting

2. Transaction Analysis

Classified Balance Sheet Components

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary limitation of the balance sheet?

It includes only cash transactions and excludes accruals.

It reports assets and liabilities at historical cost, which may not reflect current market values.

It is prepared on a quarterly basis only.

It provides information only about a company's revenues and expenses.

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Understand the purpose of the balance sheet: It is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time, showing assets, liabilities, and equity.

Recognize the limitation of historical cost accounting: Assets and liabilities on the balance sheet are often reported at their historical cost, which is the original purchase price. This may not reflect their current market value, especially for items like property, equipment, or investments.

Consider the implications of historical cost: Reporting at historical cost can lead to discrepancies between the book value of assets and their actual market value, which may affect decision-making by investors and stakeholders.

Clarify what the balance sheet does not include: The balance sheet does not provide information about revenues and expenses (these are found in the income statement) or focus solely on cash transactions (it includes accruals as well).

Understand the reporting frequency: The balance sheet is not limited to quarterly preparation; it can be prepared at any interval, such as monthly, quarterly, or annually, depending on the company's needs.