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

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Financial Accounting

1. Introduction to Accounting

Useful Information

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Why are accurate accounting records important to a business?

They eliminate the need for external audits.

They provide reliable information for decision-making and ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements.

They allow a business to avoid preparing financial statements.

They guarantee that a business will always make a profit.

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Accurate accounting records are essential because they provide reliable financial information that helps management make informed decisions about the business's operations, investments, and strategies.

These records ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements by documenting transactions and financial activities in a manner that meets regulatory standards.

Accurate records are necessary for preparing financial statements, which are used by stakeholders such as investors, creditors, and regulatory bodies to assess the financial health of the business.

While accurate records do not guarantee profitability, they help identify areas of inefficiency or loss, enabling the business to take corrective actions to improve performance.

External audits are still required in many cases to verify the accuracy of accounting records, but maintaining accurate records reduces the risk of errors and discrepancies during the audit process.