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

Types of Accounting

Financial Accounting

1. Introduction to Accounting

Types of Accounting

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly lists the four main categories of income recognized in financial accounting?

Revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities

Operating income, non-operating income, capital gains, and gross income

Cash income, accrual income, deferred income, and realized income

Earned income, investment income, passive income, and other income

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Understand that the question is asking about the four main categories of income recognized in financial accounting, which are distinct from other financial concepts like assets, liabilities, or expenses.

Clarify the definitions of the incorrect options: For example, 'Revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities' are elements of the accounting equation, not income categories. Similarly, 'Operating income, non-operating income, capital gains, and gross income' are subcategories of income but not the overarching categories.

Recognize that the correct answer is 'Earned income, investment income, passive income, and other income,' which are the broad classifications used to categorize income sources in financial accounting.

Define each category: Earned income refers to wages or salaries from employment; investment income includes dividends, interest, and capital gains; passive income comes from rental properties or business activities where the individual is not actively involved; other income encompasses miscellaneous sources not fitting the other categories.

Conclude by emphasizing the importance of understanding these categories for accurate financial reporting and analysis, as they help in organizing and interpreting income sources effectively.