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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 overall purpose of accounting is to:

Provide useful financial information to users for decision-making purposes.

Ensure that all business transactions are kept secret from external parties.

Calculate the amount of taxes owed by a business.

Maximize the profits of a business through investment strategies.

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Understand the primary purpose of accounting, which is to provide useful financial information to users such as investors, creditors, and management for decision-making purposes.

Recognize that accounting involves recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial statements.

Differentiate the purpose of accounting from other objectives, such as tax calculation or profit maximization, which are secondary or unrelated to the core function of accounting.

Acknowledge that accounting does not aim to keep business transactions secret from external parties but rather ensures compliance with regulations and standards for public reporting.

Conclude that the correct answer aligns with the fundamental goal of accounting: providing relevant and reliable financial information to support informed decisions.