Financial Reporting: Master the Language of Business

Question 1

Which of the following is **not** one of the three primary financial statements?

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Statement of Owner's Equity

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the balance sheet?

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Expenses

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 3

What is the main purpose of the income statement?

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To summarize the company's financial performance over a specific period

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To present the company's financial position at a specific point in time

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To show how the company has used its cash

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To forecast future financial performance

Question 4

What is the fundamental difference between a debit and a credit?

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Debits increase assets and decrease liabilities, while credits do the opposite

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Credits increase liabilities and decrease assets, while debits do the opposite

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Debits decrease assets and increase liabilities, while credits do the opposite

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Credits decrease liabilities and increase assets, while debits do the opposite

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT included in the balance sheet?

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Expenses

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of financial statements?

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Forecast future financial performance

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Provide information about a company's financial position

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Assist in making sound decisions

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Ensure compliance with laws and regulations

Question 7

Which financial statement reflects the changes in a company's financial position over a given period?

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Statement of cash flows

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Statement of changes in equity

Question 8

Which of the following accounts falls under the category of liabilities?

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Accounts payable

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Cash

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Equity

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Retained earnings

Question 9

What is the formula for calculating return on equity (ROE)?

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Net income / Shareholders' equity

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Net income / Total assets

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Total assets / Net income

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Shareholders' equity / Net income

Question 10

What is the main purpose of an income statement?

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To outline a company's revenues, expenses, and net income

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To summarize a company's financial position at a specific point in time

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To illustrate the changes in a company's financial position over a period

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To disclose a company's assets, liabilities, and equity

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT included in working capital?

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Property, plant, and equipment

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Accounts receivable

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Inventory

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Prepaid expenses

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental financial statements?

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Statement of retained earnings

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Statement of cash flows

Question 13

The balance sheet shows the financial position of a company on a specific date.

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True

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False

Question 14

Which of the following is classified as a liability?

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Accounts payable

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Accounts receivable

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Inventory

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Share capital

Question 15

The income statement reports the revenues and expenses of a company over a period of time.

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True

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False

Question 16

Depreciation expense is recorded as a reduction in cash.

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False

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True

Question 17

The statement of cash flows shows the inflows and outflows of cash during a specific period.

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True

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False

Question 18

Financial statements are always fully accurate and free from estimation or assumptions.

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False

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True

Question 19

Identify three key limitations of financial statements and explain how these limitations can impact financial analysis and decision-making.

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Financial statements may contain inaccuracies and biases due to the use of estimates and judgments.

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Financial statements offer a limited historical perspective and do not incorporate future expectations.

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Financial statements can be subject to manipulation and creative accounting practices.

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Financial statements alone provide sufficient information for making informed financial decisions.

Question 20

Horizontal and vertical analysis techniques offer valuable insights into a company's financial performance. How do these techniques work together to provide a comprehensive analysis?

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Horizontal analysis tracks trends over time, while vertical analysis provides a cross-sectional analysis of financial ratios.

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Horizontal analysis alone is enough to identify performance trends.

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Vertical analysis only examines changes in account balances relative to the total.

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Horizontal and vertical analysis can be used interchangeably to assess financial trends.

Question 21

How does a higher inventory turnover ratio generally affect a company's financial standing?

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Improved liquidity and profitability

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Improved liquidity but reduced profitability

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Reduced liquidity and profitability

Question 22

**Discuss the ethical implications of selectively disclosing financial information and the potential consequences for stakeholders.**

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Selective disclosure can mislead stakeholders, damage trust, and have negative consequences for the company.

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Selective disclosure enhances transparency and accountability by providing stakeholders with a complete picture of a company's financial position.

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Protecting confidential information justifies withholding material financial information from stakeholders.

Question 23

How do adjusting entries contribute to the accuracy of financial statements?

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Adjusting entries align revenues and expenses with their respective periods, adjust asset and liability balances, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.

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Adjusting entries have no impact on financial statements; they are supplementary entries.

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Adjusting entries solely impact the income statement, leaving the balance sheet unaffected.

Question 24

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

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Revenue

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Owners' Equity

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Assets

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Liabilities

Question 25

The income statement reports a company's financial performance over a:

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Period of time

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Indefinite time

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Future period

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Single day

Question 26

Which of the following transactions would result in a cash inflow, as reported in the statement of cash flows?

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Issuance of shares

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Purchase of equipment

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Payment of dividends

Question 27

Which type of account would be classified as a liability on the balance sheet?

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Accounts payable

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Sales revenue

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Cost of goods sold

Question 28

The difference between a company's assets and liabilities is referred to as:

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Owners' Equity

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Retained earnings

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Net income

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Working capital

Question 29

An alternative term for the Statement of Financial Position is:

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Balance sheet

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Trial balance

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Statement of cash flows

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Income statement

Question 30

Which financial ratio is commonly used to measure a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations?

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Current ratio

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Gross profit margin

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Return on equity

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Debt-to-equity ratio

Question 31

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

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Income Statement

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Equity

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Assets

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Liabilities

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of an income statement?

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To report a company's financial performance over a specific period of time

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To track changes in assets and liabilities

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N/A

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N/A

Question 33

What is the primary source of information for preparing the statement of cash flows?

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General ledger

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Trial balance

Question 34

What is the fundamental principle of double-entry accounting?

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Every transaction affects at least two accounts

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The trial balance must always balance

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Financial statements must be audited

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Assets must equal liabilities plus equity

Question 35

Which elements are reported on the statement of owner's equity?

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Capital, drawings, and net income

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Revenue, expenses, and profit

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Cash inflows, outflows, and net cash flow

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Assets, liabilities, and equity

Question 36

What is a limitation of financial statements?

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They are based on historical data

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They are prepared by accountants

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They are always accurate

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They are reviewed by external auditors

Question 37

What is the purpose of the notes to financial statements?

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To provide additional details and explanations

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To guarantee the accuracy of the financial statements

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To present an alternative view of the financial information

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N/A

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary financial statement?

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Cash Flow Forecast

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Balance Sheet

Question 39

Which financial statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period?

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Income Statement

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Balance Sheet

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Statement of Retained Earnings

Question 40

Which formula is used to calculate Net Income?

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Revenues - Expenses

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Net Income + Retained Earnings

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Assets - Liabilities

Question 41

Which of the following items are typically presented on the Balance Sheet?

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Assets, Liabilities, and Owner's Equity

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Cash Inflows and Outflows

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Revenues and Expenses

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Net Income

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows?

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To show the changes in a company's cash position and how cash is generated and used over a specific period.

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To present the financial performance over a period of time.

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To provide information about the company's financial position at a specific point in time.

Question 43

Which of the following activities would be classified as an Operating Activity in the Statement of Cash Flows?

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Sale of inventory

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Payment of dividends

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Purchase of equipment

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Issuance of shares

Question 44

What is the fundamental accounting equation?

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Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity

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Revenues - Expenses = Net Income

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Net Income + Retained Earnings = Total Equity

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Cash Inflows = Cash Outflows

Question 45

What is the primary responsibility of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation?

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To develop and approve accounting standards for global use.

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To provide training and support to accountants.

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To enforce accounting regulations.

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

Balance Sheet

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Statement of Retained Earnings

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Income Statement

Question 47

How is a company's net income calculated?

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By subtracting total expenses from total revenues

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By subtracting liabilities from assets

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By subtracting cash outflows from cash inflows

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By subtracting liabilities from shareholders' equity

Question 48

The statement of cash flows categorizes cash flows into which three main activities?

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Operating, Investing, Financing

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Revenue, Expense, Profit

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Current, Non-Current, Contingent

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Sales, Production, Marketing

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a standard component of the balance sheet?

Accepted Answer

Net Income

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Liabilities

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Assets

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Shareholders' Equity

Question 50

A company has a current ratio of 1.5. What does this generally indicate about their financial situation?

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The company has sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities

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The company is highly profitable

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The company has a large amount of inventory

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The company is facing significant financial risks

Question 51

Which of the following is a typical example of an operating activity in the statement of cash flows?

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Cash received from customers for goods or services sold

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Cash paid for dividends to shareholders

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Cash paid for the purchase of new equipment

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Cash received from issuing bonds

Question 52

If a company has total assets of £100,000 and total liabilities of £60,000, what is the company's shareholders' equity?

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£40,000

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£60,000

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£100,000

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£160,000

Question 53

Which financial statement is most helpful in evaluating a company's ability to generate cash from its core business operations?

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Income Statement

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Balance Sheet

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Statement of Retained Earnings

Question 54

A company has an inventory turnover ratio of 10. What does this generally indicate about their inventory management?

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The company sells its inventory quickly

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The company is using too much debt financing

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The company has a large amount of inventory

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The company is experiencing a high level of bad debt