Question 1

Which of the following best describes the accounting equation, and what does it represent?

Accepted Answer

Assets = Liabilities + Equity; it shows that a company's resources are financed by creditors and owners.

Question 2

A company has assets of $2,500,000 and liabilities of $1,700,000. What is the amount of equity?

Accepted Answer

$800,000

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental qualitative characteristic of useful accounting information according to the conceptual framework?

Accepted Answer

Timeliness

Question 4

Which business organization form exposes its owners to unlimited liability for business debts?

Accepted Answer

Proprietorship

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an investing activity on the statement of cash flows?

Accepted Answer

Purchasing new equipment for the factory

Question 6

A company reports the following: Beginning retained earnings $200,000; Net income $50,000; Dividends declared $10,000. What is the ending retained earnings?

Accepted Answer

$240,000

Question 7

Which principle requires that assets be recorded at their actual cost on the date of purchase?

Accepted Answer

Historical Cost Principle

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary purpose of the income statement?

Accepted Answer

To report revenues and expenses for a period

Question 9

Which of the following is a key difference between financial accounting and managerial accounting?

Accepted Answer

Financial accounting is for external users; managerial accounting is for internal users.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of an ethical consideration in accounting?

Accepted Answer

Choosing not to manipulate earnings to meet analyst expectations, even if it is legal.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a component of stockholders’ equity on the balance sheet?

Accepted Answer

Accounts payable

Question 12

A company’s income statement shows sales revenue of $1,000,000 and cost of goods sold of $600,000. What is the gross margin?

Accepted Answer

$400,000

Question 13

Which of the following is a responsibility of the board of directors in a corporation?

Accepted Answer

Setting company policy and appointing officers

Question 14

Which of the following is a measure that could be included in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting?

Accepted Answer

Total energy consumed by the company

Question 15

Which certification is required for someone who wants to become a licensed public accountant in the United States?

Accepted Answer

CPA

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in accounting?

Accepted Answer

AI can automate routine tasks and help analyze large data sets for insights.

Question 17

A company has the following balances: Cash $50,000; Accounts Receivable $30,000; Inventory $20,000; Accounts Payable $25,000; Long-term Debt $40,000. What is the company’s total assets?

Accepted Answer

$100,000

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Accounts payable

Question 19

Which of the following is a key function of data analytics in accounting?

Accepted Answer

Discovering trends or insights from raw data

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the stable-monetary-unit assumption?

Accepted Answer

It assumes the dollar’s purchasing power is stable over time.

Chapter 1: Financial Statements – Foundations of Financial Accounting

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