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

The Financial Statements

Financial Accounting

1. Introduction to Accounting

The Financial Statements

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Multiple Choice

The daily financial operations of a firm are primarily controlled by managing the:

balance sheet

retained earnings

income statement

cash flows

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Understand the concept of cash flows: Cash flows represent the movement of money into and out of a business, which is crucial for managing daily financial operations. It includes operating, investing, and financing activities.

Recognize why cash flows are important: Unlike the balance sheet, retained earnings, or income statement, cash flows provide real-time information about the liquidity of the firm, enabling it to meet immediate obligations like paying suppliers or employees.

Differentiate cash flows from other financial statements: The balance sheet shows the financial position at a specific point in time, retained earnings reflect accumulated profits, and the income statement shows profitability over a period. None of these directly manage daily operations like cash flows do.

Identify the components of cash flows: Operating cash flows deal with day-to-day activities, investing cash flows relate to asset purchases or sales, and financing cash flows involve borrowing or repaying debt. These components collectively ensure smooth daily operations.

Apply this understanding to financial management: By monitoring cash flows, a firm can ensure it has enough liquidity to cover expenses, avoid overdrafts, and make informed decisions about investments or financing needs.