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

Fundamental Accounting Equation

Financial Accounting

1. Introduction to Accounting

Fundamental Accounting Equation

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Multiple Choice

According to the fundamental accounting equation, what should be the first priority when preparing a budget?

Maximizing revenue regardless of expenses

Ensuring that assets are sufficient to cover liabilities and equity

Recording all transactions in the cash flow statement first

Minimizing tax liabilities above all else

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Understand the fundamental accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity. This equation is the foundation of financial accounting and ensures that a company's financial position is balanced.

Recognize that the priority in preparing a budget is to ensure that assets are sufficient to cover liabilities and equity. This reflects the company's ability to meet its obligations and maintain financial stability.

Avoid focusing solely on maximizing revenue without considering expenses, as this approach can lead to financial imbalance and unsustainable operations.

Understand that recording transactions in the cash flow statement is important, but it is not the first priority when preparing a budget. The cash flow statement is a tool for tracking cash movements, not for ensuring balance in the accounting equation.

Minimizing tax liabilities is a valid financial strategy, but it should not take precedence over ensuring that assets are sufficient to cover liabilities and equity, as this is critical for the company's financial health.