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

Which of the following statements is true regarding employer-provided qualified retirement plans?

Contributions made by employers to qualified retirement plans are generally tax-deductible for the employer.

Qualified retirement plans do not have to meet any IRS requirements to receive favorable tax treatment.

Employees are taxed on employer contributions to qualified retirement plans in the year the contributions are made.

Distributions from qualified retirement plans are always tax-free to employees.

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Understand the concept of employer-provided qualified retirement plans. These are retirement savings plans established by employers that meet specific requirements set by the IRS to receive favorable tax treatment.

Review the tax implications for employers. Contributions made by employers to qualified retirement plans are generally tax-deductible for the employer, meaning they can reduce the employer's taxable income.

Examine the IRS requirements. Qualified retirement plans must meet specific IRS requirements, such as nondiscrimination rules and contribution limits, to receive favorable tax treatment.

Analyze the tax treatment for employees. Employees are not taxed on employer contributions to qualified retirement plans in the year the contributions are made. Instead, taxes are deferred until distributions are taken from the plan.

Consider the tax treatment of distributions. Distributions from qualified retirement plans are generally taxable to employees as ordinary income, unless the distribution qualifies for a specific tax exemption (e.g., Roth accounts).