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

Useful Information

Financial Accounting

1. Introduction to Accounting

Useful Information

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Multiple Choice

Why would a user add a note to financial statements?

To increase the total assets reported on the balance sheet

To eliminate the need for an external audit

To reduce the amount of required disclosures

To provide additional explanations or context for the reported figures

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Understand the purpose of financial statement notes: These notes are an integral part of the financial statements and are used to provide additional explanations, context, or details about the figures reported in the financial statements.

Recognize that notes to financial statements do not alter the reported figures: They are supplementary disclosures that help users better understand the financial data, such as accounting policies, assumptions, or contingencies.

Identify the role of notes in enhancing transparency: Notes provide clarity and ensure that users of the financial statements, such as investors or creditors, have a complete understanding of the financial position and performance of the entity.

Understand that notes are not used to manipulate financial data: They do not increase assets, reduce disclosures, or eliminate the need for audits. Instead, they complement the financial statements by providing necessary context.

Conclude that the correct reason for adding notes is to provide additional explanations or context for the reported figures, ensuring the financial statements are comprehensive and informative.