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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In an individual retirement account (IRA), rollover contributions are:

Transfers of funds from one retirement account to another without tax consequences if completed within a specified period.

Employer-matched contributions deposited into a traditional IRA.

Annual contributions made directly by the account holder from earned income.

Withdrawals taken from an IRA before age 59½.

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Understand the concept of rollover contributions in the context of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Rollover contributions refer to the transfer of funds from one retirement account to another without incurring tax consequences, provided the transfer is completed within a specified period.

Review the key characteristics of rollover contributions. These transfers are typically done to consolidate retirement accounts or move funds to a new account type, such as from a 401(k) to a traditional IRA.

Compare rollover contributions with other types of IRA transactions, such as employer-matched contributions, annual contributions made by the account holder, and withdrawals taken before age 59½. Note that rollover contributions are distinct from these other transactions.

Identify the tax implications of rollover contributions. Ensure that the transfer is completed within the allowed timeframe (usually 60 days) to avoid penalties or taxes.

Confirm that rollover contributions do not involve new contributions from earned income or withdrawals from the account. They strictly pertain to the movement of existing funds between retirement accounts.