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

3. Accrual Accounting Concepts

Introduction to Adjusting Journal Entries and Prepaid Expenses

Financial Accounting

3. Accrual Accounting Concepts

Introduction to Adjusting Journal Entries and Prepaid Expenses

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the calculation for gains or losses for tax purposes?

Multiply the asset's fair market value by its useful life.

Subtract the asset's book value from its salvage value.

Subtract the asset's cost basis from the amount realized on its sale.

Add the asset's accumulated depreciation to its original cost.

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Understand the concept of gains or losses for tax purposes: Gains or losses are calculated to determine the financial impact of selling an asset, and they are important for tax reporting.

Identify the key components involved in the calculation: The cost basis of the asset (original purchase price plus any adjustments like improvements) and the amount realized from the sale (sale price minus any selling expenses).

Set up the formula for calculating gains or losses: Gains or losses are determined by subtracting the asset's cost basis from the amount realized on its sale. In MathML, this can be expressed as:

Gain/Loss = Amount Realized - Cost Basis

Clarify the meaning of each term: The cost basis represents the original value of the asset adjusted for factors like improvements or depreciation, while the amount realized is the net proceeds from the sale of the asset.

Apply the formula to the given scenario: Subtract the cost basis of the asset from the amount realized on its sale to determine the gain or loss for tax purposes.