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

9. Current Liabilities

Types of Liabilities

Financial Accounting

9. Current Liabilities

Types of Liabilities

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about liabilities is true?

Accounts payable is classified as a long-term liability.

Current liabilities are obligations expected to be settled within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer.

Long-term liabilities are always due within the next twelve months.

Liabilities do not include amounts owed to suppliers.

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Step 1: Understand the concept of liabilities. Liabilities are obligations that a company owes to external parties, such as suppliers, lenders, or creditors. They are classified into two main categories: current liabilities and long-term liabilities.

Step 2: Define current liabilities. Current liabilities are obligations expected to be settled within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer. Examples include accounts payable, short-term loans, and accrued expenses.

Step 3: Define long-term liabilities. Long-term liabilities are obligations that are not expected to be settled within one year or the operating cycle. Examples include bonds payable, long-term loans, and lease obligations.

Step 4: Analyze the statements provided in the problem. For example, 'Accounts payable is classified as a long-term liability' is incorrect because accounts payable is a current liability. Similarly, 'Long-term liabilities are always due within the next twelve months' is incorrect because long-term liabilities extend beyond one year.

Step 5: Evaluate the correct statement. The correct statement is: 'Current liabilities are obligations expected to be settled within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer.' This aligns with the definition of current liabilities.