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Question 1 The accounting equation

Question 1: The accounting equation

The fundamental accounting equation states that assets equal:

Question 2 Debits and credits

Question 2: Debits and credits

Under the double-entry accounting system, an increase in an asset account is recorded as a:

Question 3 Financial statements

Question 3: Financial statements

Which financial statement reports a company's revenues and expenses over a period of time?

Question 4 Accrual accounting

Question 4: Accrual accounting

Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenue is recognized when:

Question 5 Adjusting entries

Question 5: Adjusting entries

A company pays 12,000 on January 1 for a one-year insurance policy and records it as prepaid insurance. The adjusting entry needed on January 31 would:

Question 6 Inventory valuation

Question 6: Inventory valuation

During a period of rising prices, using the FIFO inventory method rather than LIFO will generally result in:

Question 7 Depreciation

Question 7: Depreciation

A company buys equipment for 50,000 with an estimated salvage value of 5,000 and a useful life of 9 years. Using the straight-line method, the annual depreciation expense is:

Question 8 Liabilities

Question 8: Liabilities

Which of the following is classified as a current liability?

Question 9 Owners equity

Question 9: Owners equity

Retained earnings on the balance sheet represents:

Question 10 Financial ratios

Question 10: Financial ratios

A company has current assets of 200,000 and current liabilities of 80,000. Its current ratio is:

Question 11 The accounting cycle

Question 11: The accounting cycle

In the accounting cycle, a trial balance is prepared primarily to:

Question 12 Revenue and expense recognition

Question 12: Revenue and expense recognition

The matching principle in accounting requires that:

Question 13 Closing entries

Question 13: Closing entries

At the end of the accounting period, closing entries are made to:

Question 14 Accounts receivable

Question 14: Accounts receivable

The allowance for doubtful accounts is best described as:

Question 15 Statement of cash flows

Question 15: Statement of cash flows

On the statement of cash flows, cash paid to purchase equipment is classified as a cash flow from:

Question 16 Cost of goods sold

Question 16: Cost of goods sold

A company has beginning inventory of 30,000, purchases of 120,000, and ending inventory of 40,000. Its cost of goods sold is:

Question 17 Bonds payable

Question 17: Bonds payable

When a bond is issued at a discount, it means the bond was sold for:

Question 18 Net income

Question 18: Net income

A company reports revenues of 500,000, cost of goods sold of 300,000, and operating expenses of 120,000. Its net income, ignoring taxes, is:

Question 19 Generally accepted accounting principles

Question 19: Generally accepted accounting principles

The going concern assumption in accounting means that:

Question 20 Accounting concepts

Question 20: Accounting concepts

The principle of conservatism in accounting guides accountants to:

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