Chapter 1,2,3 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Karl and Mandy own a business this style of ownership is called
Partnership
Auditing may be described as
Testing a firms records and procedures for accuracy
A business that is called first pages publishing LTD is organized as a…
Corporation
A good accounting system should provide adequate information for the use of …
Management and owners of the firm
Lenders
Governmental
In the event of a business closing down who gets paid first
Creditors
What does the heading on a balance sheet answer
Who?
What?
When?
Tf. A non profit organization is an organization that provides a social benefit
True
Tf. The three main categories of accounting work are: routine daily activities, periodic accounting activities and miscellaneous activity
True
Tf. A merchandising business buys goods for resale at a lower price
False
Tf. Shareholders own shares in a company but are not considered to be owners of the corporation
False
Tf. A book keeper is also called an accountant
False
Tf. A single ruled line should be placed below the figure for total assets
False
Tf. Assets- owners equity= liability
True
Tf. Liquidity refers to the order in which assets are converted into cash
True
Tf. The heading in a balance sheet must answer who, what and when
True
Tf. Private businesses in Canada can choose between adopting international financial reporting standards or accounting standards for private enterprises
True
Tf. Accounts payable would be listed before a mortgage on a balance sheet
True
Tf. A persons net worth can be calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets
True
Tf. Overstating the value of the assets is in violation of the principle of conservatism
True
Tf the objectivity principle related to source documents
True
Tf the purchase of office equipment on credit affects both assets and liabilities
True
Tf. The purchase of a new computer for the office qualifies as a business transaction
True
Tf an owner investing another 1000 into the business qualifies as a business transaction
True
Tf liabilities represent the claims of the owner against the business
False