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

A classified balance sheet shows subtotals for current assets and current ________.

revenues

liabilities

expenses

equity

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Understand the concept of a classified balance sheet: A classified balance sheet organizes assets, liabilities, and equity into subcategories to provide a clearer financial picture.

Recognize that current assets and current liabilities are key components of a classified balance sheet. Current assets include items expected to be converted into cash or used within one year, such as cash, accounts receivable, and inventory.

Current liabilities represent obligations that are due within one year, such as accounts payable, short-term loans, and accrued expenses.

Identify that revenues, expenses, and equity are not part of the 'current' classification on a balance sheet. These are typically part of the income statement or equity section.

Conclude that the correct pairing for subtotals on a classified balance sheet is 'current assets' and 'current liabilities,' as these are directly related to short-term financial health.