Introduction to Accounting: Master the Basics of Financial Reporting

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of accounting?

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Maximizing profits

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Providing information to external users

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Assisting in making informed decisions

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Complying with legal requirements

Question 2

Which transaction would increase the Cash account and the Sales Revenue account?

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Selling goods for cash

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Buying inventory with cash

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Paying wages to employees

Question 3

In accounting, why is double-entry bookkeeping used? How does it improve the accuracy and reliability of financial records?

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Double-entry bookkeeping ensures that each transaction has a matching and opposite entry, preserving the accounting equation.

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Double-entry bookkeeping simplifies record-keeping, making it easier to track financial transactions.

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Double-entry bookkeeping is only relevant to large organizations with complex financial operations.

Question 4

A company is considering investing in a new project. How can a cost-benefit analysis help assess the project's financial viability?

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It compares the estimated costs and potential benefits of the project to determine its financial feasibility.

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It only considers the costs of the project, ignoring its potential benefits.

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It is only suitable for large-scale projects with significant financial implications.

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It should not be used in conjunction with other financial analysis techniques.

Question 5

What is the primary role of independent auditors in ensuring the reliability of financial reporting?

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Verifying the accuracy of financial statements to prevent material misstatements

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Setting and enforcing accounting rules and regulations

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Providing consulting services to enhance financial performance

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Managing the daily accounting operations of companies

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of accounting?

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Predict future financial performance

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Provide information for decision-making

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Ensure compliance with regulations

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Record financial transactions

Question 7

Which of the following is not included in the accounting equation?

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Revenue

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 8

Which of these accounts is considered a real account?

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Land

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Sales Revenue

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Share Capital

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Accumulated Depreciation

Question 9

Which accounting concept is the foundation of double-entry bookkeeping?

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Accounting equation

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Materiality principle

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Going concern principle

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Matching principle

Question 10

Which of the following is not included in the accounting equation?

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Expenses

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Owner's Equity

Question 11

Which transaction reduces both an asset account and a liability account in the accounting equation?

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Paying off a loan

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Issuing shares for cash

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Purchasing equipment on credit

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Declaring a dividend

Question 12

What is the accounting equation that forms the basis of double-entry bookkeeping?

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Assets = Liabilities - Equity

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Liabilities = Assets - Equity

Question 13

Which of the following is not a core financial statement?

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Statement of Changes in Equity

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

Question 14

Which element is excluded from the fundamental accounting equation?

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Revenue

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of financial statements?

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Provide information to aid users in making informed financial decisions.

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Assist companies in calculating their tax obligations.

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Serve primarily as an internal record-keeping tool for businesses.

Question 16

Which equation represents the fundamental accounting principle?

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Liabilities = Assets - Equity

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Equity = Assets + Liabilities

Question 17

Which element is not included in the accounting equation?

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Net Income

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Assets

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Liabilities

Question 18

What is the LEAST likely purpose of a company's financial statements?

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Guiding management in the daily running of the company.

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Showing the company's financial performance and position.

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Helping investors decide whether to invest in the company.

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a primary goal of accounting?

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Boosting an organization's sales revenue

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Tracking and reporting an organization's financial activities

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Providing information to help with decision-making

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a component of the accounting equation?

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Revenue

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of the accounting equation?

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Revenue

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Owners' Equity

Question 22

Which of the following is the correct form of the basic accounting equation?

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Liabilities = Assets - Equity

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a primary financial statement?

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Retained Earnings Statement

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

Question 24

Double-entry bookkeeping involves:

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Recording every transaction twice, once in a debit account and once in a credit account

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Using separate journals for different types of transactions

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Preparing financial statements at the end of each reporting period

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Auditing the company's financial records

Question 25

Which of the following is an expense?

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Rent Expense

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Interest Payable

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Sales Revenue

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Equipment

Question 26

Identify the option that is not considered a financial statement.

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Management report

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Cash flow statement

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of creating a trial balance?

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Verify that the total debits equal the total credits

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Prepare the financial statements

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Record transactions in the general ledger

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Conclude the accounting period

Question 28

Identify the fundamental principle of accounting that emphasizes caution in reporting financial information.

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Prudence

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Accrual basis

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Going concern

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Materiality

Question 29

Identify the overarching goal of accounting.

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Provide financial data for decision-making

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Comply with legal requirements

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Protect assets

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Manage cash flow

Question 30

What is the primary responsibility of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)?

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Establish international accounting standards

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Regulate the accounting profession

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Enforce accounting regulations

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Conduct financial audits

Question 31

What is the Accounting Equation?

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Equity = Assets + Liabilities

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Liabilities = Assets - Equity

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Equity = Liabilities - Assets

Question 32

What is the Role of an External Auditor?

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To provide an opinion on the fairness of the financial statements

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To prepare the financial statements

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To record transactions

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To manage the accounts payable department

Question 33

What is the purpose of double-entry bookkeeping?

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To ensure the accuracy of accounting records

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To track the movement of assets

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To prepare financial reports

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To reduce the risk of errors

Question 34

What is the purpose of the balance sheet?

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To show the financial position of a company at a specific point in time

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To show the profit or loss of a company over a period of time

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To show the cash flow of a company over a period of time

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To show the changes in equity over a period of time

Question 35

What is the purpose of the income statement?

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To show the profit or loss of a company over a period of time

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To show the financial position of a company at a specific point in time

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To show the cash flow of a company over a period of time

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To show the changes in equity over a period of time

Question 36

What is the purpose of the cash flow statement?

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To show the cash flow of a company over a period of time

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To show the financial position of a company at a specific point in time

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To show the profit or loss of a company over a period of time

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To show the changes in equity over a period of time

Question 37

Which of the following is not an element of the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Owners' Equity?

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Income

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Owners' equity

Question 38

What is the primary objective of double-entry bookkeeping?

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To ensure accuracy and completeness in recording transactions

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To separate business from personal transactions

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To track income and expenses

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To present a clear picture of financial performance

Question 39

Which financial statement provides a snapshot of a company's financial status at a specific point in time?

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Statement of cash flows

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Statement of changes in equity

Question 40

Who among the following is NOT a user of accounting information?

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Customers

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Investors

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Lenders

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Managers

Question 41

Double-entry bookkeeping is primarily used to:

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Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records

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Simplify the recording of financial transactions

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Segregate personal and business transactions

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Comply with legal requirements

Question 42

Which of these is not classified as a financial statement?

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Trial balance

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Cash flow statement

Question 43

The purpose of depreciation is to:

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Allocate the cost of an asset over its useful life

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Increase the value of an asset

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Decrease the value of an asset

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Eliminate the value of an asset

Question 44

In the accounting equation, which side represents the claims against a business's assets?

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Liabilities

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Assets

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Owners' Equity

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Expenses

Question 45

What is the primary financial statement that summarizes a company's financial performance over a period of time?

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Balance Sheet

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Statement of Changes in Equity

Question 46

What is the primary responsibility of the auditor in the financial reporting process?

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To express an opinion on whether the financial statements are materially misstated

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To provide assurance that the internal control systems are effective

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To detect and prevent fraud

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To prepare the financial statements

Question 47

Which of the following is a quantitative characteristic of useful financial information?

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Materiality

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Reliability

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Relevance

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Timeliness

Question 48

Which of the following is the fundamental accounting equation?

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Liabilities + Equity = Assets

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Assets - Liabilities = Equity

Question 49

Which of the following is the core accounting equation?

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Assets equal Liabilities plus Equity.

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Assets equal Liabilities minus Equity.

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Equity equals Assets minus Liabilities.

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Liabilities equal Assets plus Equity.

Question 50

Which transaction would necessitate a debit to Accounts Receivable?

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Selling goods on account.

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Purchasing inventory on credit.

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Repaying a loan.

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Issuing company shares.

Question 51

The trial balance is primarily used to:

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Verify the accuracy of accounting records.

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Prepare the income statement.

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Record adjusting entries.

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Close the accounting period.

Question 52

The process of recording adjusting entries is intended to:

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Update accounting records for unrecorded events.

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Correct errors in accounting records.

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Close the accounting period.

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Prepare the financial statements.

Question 53

Which of the following is not a component of the fundamental accounting equation?

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Revenue

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 54

Which accounting principle states that assets are equal to liabilities?

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Accounting Equation

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Double-Entry Bookkeeping

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Going Concern

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Materiality

Question 55

In double-entry bookkeeping, each transaction is recorded as:

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Two entries, one debit and one credit

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A single entry in the Cash account

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A single entry in the Purchases account

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Two entries, both debits

Question 56

Which financial statement provides a summary of an organization's financial performance over a period?

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Income Statement

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Balance Sheet

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Cash Flow Statement

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Statement of Changes in Equity

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT an example of accounting software?

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Microsoft Word

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QuickBooks

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Sage

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SAP

Question 58

Which of the following equations correctly represents the fundamental concept of accounting?

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Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity

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Liabilities = Assets + Owner's Equity

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Owner's Equity = Liabilities - Assets

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Assets + Liabilities = Owner's Equity

Question 59

What is the primary purpose of using double-entry bookkeeping in accounting?

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To ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records

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To trace financial transactions chronologically

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To simplify the preparation of financial statements

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To comply with regulatory requirements

Question 60

What is the overarching goal of accounting?

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To provide relevant financial information to users

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To ensure adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks

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To maximize profits for businesses

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To manage cash flow effectively

Question 61

What is the fundamental distinction between an asset and a liability in accounting?

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Assets are owned by the business, while liabilities are owed by the business

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Liabilities are owned by the business, while assets are owed by the business

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Assets are always positive, while liabilities are always negative

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Liabilities are always positive, while assets are always negative

Question 62

What is the primary purpose of preparing a trial balance?

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To verify the mathematical accuracy of accounting records

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To create the financial statements

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To identify and rectify errors in accounting records

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To calculate the profit or loss for a specific period

Question 63

Which transaction would result in an increase in both an asset and a liability?

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Purchasing inventory on credit

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Repaying a loan

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Selling goods for cash

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Receiving a dividend from an investment

Question 64

What is the concept of 'going concern' in accounting?

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The assumption that the business will continue to operate for the foreseeable future

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The assumption that the business is not facing financial difficulties

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The assumption that the business's accounting methods will remain unchanged in the future

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The assumption that the business will not be liquidated or sold in the near future