Balance Sheet Quiz: Test Your Understanding of Financial Snapshots

Question 1

Which of the following is a fundamental component of a balance sheet, representing the economic resources owned by the business?

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Assets

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Revenue

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Expenses

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Profit

Question 2

On a balance sheet, assets are grouped based on:

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Liquidity

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Profitability

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Solvency

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Growth potential

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of liability on a balance sheet?

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Equity

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Current liabilities

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Long-term liabilities

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Contingent liabilities

Question 4

The fundamental accounting equation states that:

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Revenue - Expenses = Net Income

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Assets + Expenses = Liabilities

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Liabilities - Equity = Assets

Question 5

Current assets include items that can be reasonably expected to be converted into cash within:

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One year

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Two years

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Three years

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Five years

Question 6

Long-term debt is typically reported on the balance sheet as:

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A long-term liability

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A current liability

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An asset

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Equity

Question 7

The retained earnings account on a balance sheet represents:

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The **累計net income of the company that has not been distributed as dividends.**

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The amount of cash available for distribution to shareholders.

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The total amount of debt owed by the company.

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The difference between assets and liabilities.

Question 8

Which of the following financial ratios is commonly used to measure a company's solvency, indicating its ability to meet long-term obligations?

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Debt-to-equity ratio

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Current ratio

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Return on equity

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Gross profit margin

Question 9

Which of the following is not included in a balance sheet?

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Revenue

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Assets

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Equity

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Liabilities

Question 10

Which of these does NOT appear on a balance sheet?

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Sales revenue

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Accounts receivable

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Accrued expenses

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Share capital

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a primary element of a balance sheet?

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Capital

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 12

Which item is NOT included in the three main categories of items presented on a balance sheet?

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Expenses

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a component of the balance sheet equation?

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Retained earnings

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Share capital

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of a balance sheet?

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To provide a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

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To forecast future financial performance.

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To report on a company's performance over a period of time.

Question 15

Distinguish between an asset and a liability.

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An asset is a resource owned by the company, while a liability is a debt owed by the company.

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An asset is reported on the income statement, while a liability is reported on the balance sheet.

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An asset is a positive value, while a liability is a negative value.

Question 16

Which of the following transactions would increase the equity section of the balance sheet?

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Issuing new shares

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Paying off a loan

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Purchasing equipment

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Declaring a dividend

Question 17

State the accounting equation.

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Equity - Liabilities = Assets

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Liabilities - Assets = Equity

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Assets - Liabilities = Equity

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the balance sheet?

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To predict future cash flows accurately

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To provide information for decision-making

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To assess a company's financial position

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To comply with statutory requirements

Question 19

Differentiate between a current liability and a non-current liability.

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Current liabilities are due within one year, while non-current liabilities are due after one year.

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Current liabilities are more risky than non-current liabilities.

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Current liabilities are reported on the income statement, while non-current liabilities are reported on the balance sheet.

Question 20

Provide an example of an intangible asset.

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Goodwill

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Building

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Cash

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Inventory

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a required component of a balance sheet?

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Income statement

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Liabilities

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Assets

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Equity

Question 22

Which section of the balance sheet presents a company's obligations at a specific point in time?

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Liabilities

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Equity

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Expenses

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Assets

Question 23

Examples of assets include:

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Cash and accounts receivable

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Rent expense

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Sales revenue

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Salaries payable

Question 24

A key purpose of a balance sheet is to:

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Provide a snapshot of a company's financial position

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Predict a company's future financial performance

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Identify the specific transactions that occurred during a period

Question 25

Which group is a primary user of balance sheets?

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Investors

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Customers

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Employees

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Suppliers

Question 26

Compared to an income statement, a balance sheet:

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Reports on a company's financial position at a particular point in time, not over a period of time

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Includes revenues and expenses, not assets and liabilities

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a component of a balance sheet?

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Revenue

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 28

Which type of asset is considered a current asset?

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Cash

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Buildings

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Land

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Equipment

Question 29

Which of the following is a liability that is typically due within one year?

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Short-term debt

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Long-term debt

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Retained earnings

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Share capital

Question 30

Which account represents the residual interest in the assets of the business after deducting liabilities?

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Equity

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Revenue

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Assets

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Liabilities

Question 31

Which of the following is a key advantage of using a balance sheet?

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Provides a snapshot of the financial health of a company at a specific date

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Measures liquidity with absolute precision

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Predicts future cash flows with certainty

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Calculates profitability definitively

Question 32

Which of the following is a limitation of the balance sheet?

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Does not reflect changes in financial position over time

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Difficult and time-consuming to prepare

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Relies exclusively on future-oriented estimates

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Provides excessive and unnecessary detail

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a component of a balance sheet?

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Revenue

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Liabilities

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Assets

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Equity

Question 34

The accounting equation used to create a balance sheet is:

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Liabilities - Equity = Assets

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Assets + Equity = Liabilities

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Equity + Liabilities = Assets

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of a current asset?

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Inventory

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Equipment

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Building

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Land

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of a non-current liability?

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Long-term loan

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Accrued expenses

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Accounts payable

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Short-term debt

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of a balance sheet?

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To provide a snapshot of a company's financial health at a specific point in time.

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To track changes in a company's financial performance over time.

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To forecast a company's future financial performance.

Question 38

Which of the following industries would typically have a high proportion of intangible assets on its balance sheet?

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Software development

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Retail

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Construction

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Manufacturing

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a component of the balance sheet equation?

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Expenses

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Liabilities

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Assets

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Equity

Question 40

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash within one year are categorized as:

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Current assets

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Long-term assets

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Intangible assets

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Fixed assets

Question 41

Liabilities that represent obligations to repay borrowed funds are classified as:

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Current portion of long-term debt

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Unearned revenue

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Accrued expenses

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Deferred revenue

Question 42

The balance sheet provides financial data as of a:

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Specific date

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Period of time

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Continuously updated basis

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Range of dates

Question 43

Which of the following transactions would NOT increase the total value of assets on the balance sheet?

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Payment of accounts payable

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Sale of inventory

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Issuance of shares

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Purchase of equipment

Question 44

The liabilities section of the balance sheet is typically presented in order of:

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Maturity dates

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Amount owed

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Creditor name

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Type of liability

Question 45

Which ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term financial obligations?

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Current ratio

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Profit margin

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Return on investment (ROI)

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Debt-to-equity ratio

Question 46

The assumption that a company will continue operating in the foreseeable future is known as:

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Going concern

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Timeliness

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Conservatism

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Materiality

Question 47

A limitation of financial statements, including the balance sheet, is that they:

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Do not predict future financial performance

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Are not audited

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Are too complex to understand

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Can be easily manipulated

Question 48

Which component is NOT included in a balance sheet?

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Profit and Loss Statement

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 49

The fundamental accounting equation represented in a balance sheet is:

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Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Liabilities + Equity = Assets

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Equity = Assets - Liabilities

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Liabilities = Assets + Equity

Question 50

A high ratio of equity to debt suggests that a company is:

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Financially stable

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Overcapitalized

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Highly leveraged

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Insolvent

Question 51

Horizontal analysis of a balance sheet involves:

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Tracking financial data over multiple periods

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Forecasting future financial outcomes

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Comparing performance with industry benchmarks

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Identifying potential investment opportunities

Question 52

Which is NOT a primary purpose of a balance sheet?

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Predicting future profitability

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Assessing financial stability

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Providing information for decision-making

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Meeting regulatory requirements

Question 53

The balance sheet is primarily used by:

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Both internal and external stakeholders

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External stakeholders only

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Government regulators only

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Internal stakeholders only