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

Revenue Recognition and Expense Recognition

Financial Accounting

3. Accrual Accounting Concepts

Revenue Recognition and Expense Recognition

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Multiple Choice

If a firm reports $100$ million in revenues, does this necessarily mean it has generated a cash flow of $100$ million?

Yes, because all recognized revenues must be matched by cash inflows.

No, because cash flows are only recognized when expenses are paid.

Yes, because revenues and cash flows are always equal in financial accounting.

No, because revenue recognition is based on accrual accounting, not actual cash received.

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Understand the concept of revenue recognition: Revenue is recognized based on accrual accounting principles, which means it is recorded when earned, not necessarily when cash is received.

Distinguish between accrual accounting and cash accounting: Accrual accounting records revenues and expenses when they are incurred, while cash accounting records transactions only when cash is exchanged.

Analyze the relationship between revenues and cash flows: Revenues reported on the income statement may include amounts that have not yet been collected in cash, such as accounts receivable.

Consider the timing of cash inflows and outflows: Cash flows depend on when payments are received or made, which may not align with the timing of revenue recognition.

Conclude that revenues and cash flows are not always equal: The firm may report $100$ million in revenues, but actual cash flow could be higher or lower depending on the timing of cash transactions and other factors like outstanding receivables or prepaid expenses.