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Which of the following is an example of an accrued expense?

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C) Interest payable: Accrued expenses are those that have been incurred but
not yet paid, such as interest payable.

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If a company buys machinery for $50,000 with a useful life of 10 years and a salvage value of $5,000, what is the annual depreciation expense using the straight-line method?

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A) $4,500 Explanation: ($50,000 - $5,000) ÷ 10 years = $4,500 per year.

($50,000 - $5,000) ÷ 10 years = $4,500 per year.

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the allowance for doubtful accounts?

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B) To estimate uncollectible accounts The allowance for doubtful accounts is a contra-asset
account used to estimate future bad debts.

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Under the allowance method, how is bad debt expense recorded?

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B) As an estimate based on credit sales or aging of accounts receivable Explanation: The allowance method estimates bad debts to match
expenses with revenue in the correct period.

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A loan payment generally consists of which two components?

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B) Principal and interest Loan payments consist of principal (amount borrowed) and
interest (cost of borrowing).

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Which of the following is a liquidity ratio?

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C) Current ratio
Explanation: The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay
short-term obligations (Current Assets / Current Liabilities).

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Which inventory valuation method results in the lowest ending inventory value during inflation?

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B) LIFO
Explanation: LIFO (Last In, First Out) assumes the latest inventory costs
are expensed first, leaving older, lower-cost items in inventory.

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Which of the following activities is classified under investing activities in the statement of cash flows?

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C) Purchasing new equipment Explanation: Investing activities include the purchase and sale of long-
term assets such as equipment.

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Which of the following is not part of the statement of financial position (balance sheet)?

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C) Revenue
Revenue is part of the income statement, not the statement
of financial position.

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Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues should be recognized when:

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B) Goods are delivered or services are performed The accrual basis recognizes revenue when earned, not
when cash is received.

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What is the formula to calculate the cost of goods sold (COGS)?

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A) Beginning Inventory + Purchases - Ending Inventory Explanation: This formula accounts for all inventory used during a
period.

This formula accounts for all inventory used during a period.

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Which inventory valuation method results in the lowest taxable income during inflation?

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B) LIFO LIFO uses recent higher-cost inventory, leading to
higher expenses and lower taxable income.

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Cash flow from operating activities includes:

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C) Accounts receivable collections
Explanation: Operating cash flows include cash collected from
customers.

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In the indirect cash flow method, depreciation is:

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A) Added back to net income
Explanation: Depreciation is a non-cash expense and must be
added back to net income.

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Which ratio measures a company’s profitability?

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C) Return on assets Explanation: Return on assets (ROA) measures how efficiently a
company uses its assets to generate profit.

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The acid-test ratio is also known as:

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B) Quick ratio Explanation: The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to meet
short-term obligations excluding inventory.

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Under which depreciation method does an asset’s value decline faster in earlier years?

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B) Double declining balance Explanation: This method accelerates depreciation expenses
earlier in the asset’s life.

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Accumulated depreciation is reported in which section of the balance sheet?

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B) Fixed assets Explanation: Accumulated depreciation reduces the book value of
fixed assets.

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Loan amortization schedules show:

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A) Outstanding loan balance over time Explanation: Amortization schedules show principal and interest
payments over the loan term.

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A balloon payment refers to:

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B) A large payment due at the end of a loan term
* Explanation: A balloon payment is a large, lump-sum payment due
at the end of a loan’s term.

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The statement of retained earnings connects:

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B) Income statement and balance sheet Explanation: It shows how net income impacts retained earnings in
the equity section.

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In which statement are dividends declared reported?

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B) Statement of retained earnings Explanation: Dividends declared are deducted from retained
earnings.

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The direct write-off method records bad debts when:

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C) The account is deemed uncollectible this method recognizes bad debts only when accounts are actually written off

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An increase in the allowance for doubtful accounts results in:

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A) Lower net income increasing the allowance for doubtful accounts increases expenses, reducing net income

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Which financial statement provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position?
C) Balance sheet
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Net profit margin is calculated as:
A) Net income / Total revenue
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Which inventory valuation method is based on the assumption that the oldest inventory is sold first?
A) FIFO
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The lower of cost or market rule is applied to:
B) Inventory valuation
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What impact does an overstatement of ending inventory have on net income?
A) Overstated net income
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Which of the following is considered a financing activity in the cash flow statement?
A) Issuing bonds
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Which cash flow section includes cash payments for rent and utilities?
A) Operating activities
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Which section of the cash flow statement reports changes in working capital?
B) Operating activities
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The debt-to-equity ratio measures:
C) Solvency
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Return on equity (ROE) measures:
A) A company’s profitability relative to shareholder equity
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Which ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory?
B) Quick ratio
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Which depreciation method varies with the asset’s usage?
C) Units of production
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The useful life of an asset affects:
A) Depreciation expense
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Which depreciation method results in equal expenses over the asset’s life?
A) Straight-line
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Loan principal repayment is classified under which section in the cash flow statement?
C) Financing activities
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Interest expense on loans appears in the:
B) Income statement
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A mortgage is an example of:
B) A long-term liability
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Which statement shows revenues and expenses over a period of time?
B) Income statement
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The fundamental accounting equation is:
A) Assets = Liabilities + Equity
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Retained earnings are part of:
C) Equity
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Which accounting concept requires expenses to be recognized when they are incurred?
B) Matching principle
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Which financial statement reports cash received and paid during a period?
A) Cash flow statement
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When does the accrual basis of accounting recognize revenue?
B) Goods are delivered or services are performed
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Which of the following is an example of a deferred expense?
B) Prepaid insurance ## Footnote Deferred expenses, such as prepaid insurance, are paid in advance but recognized later.
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When revenue is earned but not yet received, it is recorded as?
A) Accrued revenue ## Footnote Accrued revenue is recognized when earned, even if cash is not yet received.
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The aging method for estimating bad debts focuses on?
A) The length of time receivables have been outstanding
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An increase in bad debts expense affects which financial statement?
A) Income statement
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Which of the following is an example of a perpetual inventory system?
B) Real-time tracking of inventory levels
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In a periodic inventory system, inventory is updated?
D) At the end of the accounting period
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Which of the following is a secured loan?
B) Mortgage loan
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A loan repayment schedule includes?
B) Principal and interest amounts
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Which of the following is an example of a non-cash item in the cash flow statement?
B) Depreciation
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Which section of the cash flow statement includes dividends received?
B) Investing activities
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Which of the following ratios measures efficiency in managing assets?
B) Asset turnover ratio
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If the accounts receivable turnover increases, what does this indicate?
A) Improved cash collections
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Which depreciation method results in lower taxable income in the early years?
B) Double declining balance
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The salvage value of an asset is?
B) The estimated value at the end of its useful life
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In which financial statement are liabilities reported?
B) Balance sheet
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The matching principle in accounting ensures?
B) Expenses are recorded when incurred to match revenues
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Accrued expenses are recorded when?
B) Expenses are incurred but not yet paid
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The term ‘book value’ of an asset refers to?
B) Asset cost minus accumulated depreciation
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Which of the following is an example of a deferred expense?
B) Prepaid insurance
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When revenue is earned but not yet received, it is recorded as:
A) Accrued revenue
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The aging method for estimating bad debts focuses on:
A) The length of time receivables have been outstanding
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An increase in bad debts expense affects which financial statement?
A) Income statement
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Which of the following is an example of a perpetual inventory system?
B) Real-time tracking of inventory levels
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In a periodic inventory system, inventory is updated:
D) At the end of the accounting period
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Which of the following is a secured loan?
B) Mortgage loan
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A loan repayment schedule includes:
B) Principal and interest amounts
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Which of the following is an example of a non-cash item in the cash flow statement?
B) Depreciation
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Which section of the cash flow statement includes dividends received?
B) Investing activities
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Which of the following ratios measures efficiency in managing assets?
B) Asset turnover ratio
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If the accounts receivable turnover increases, what does this indicate?
A) Improved cash collections
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Which depreciation method results in lower taxable income in the early years?
B) Double declining balance
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The salvage value of an asset is:
B) The estimated value at the end of its useful life
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In which financial statement are liabilities reported?
B) Balance sheet
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The matching principle in accounting ensures:
B) Expenses are recorded when incurred to match revenues
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Accrued expenses are recorded when:
B) Expenses are incurred but not yet paid
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The term ‘book value’ of an asset refers to:
B) Asset cost minus accumulated depreciation
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Which of the following is an example of accrued revenue?
A) Interest earned but not yet received
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Prepaid rent is classified as:
A) A current asset
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What happens when an account previously written off is collected?
C) Reversal of bad debt expense and recognition of cash
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The direct write-off method violates which accounting principle?
A) Matching principle
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Which inventory costing method results in the highest ending inventory during periods of falling prices?
B) LIFO
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If inventory is understated at year-end, what is the impact on net income?
A) Understated net income
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What is the impact of a loan payment on the financial statements?
A) Decrease in liabilities and cash
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Interest expense on a loan is classified under:
C) Operating activities
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If accounts receivable increases, what is the impact on cash flow from operations?
A) Decrease
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Which of the following transactions is classified as an investing activity?
A) Purchase of equipment
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Which ratio measures a company’s short-term liquidity position?
C) Current ratio
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A company’s working capital is calculated as:
B) Current Assets - Current Liabilities
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Which depreciation method uses the highest depreciation expense in the early years?
B) Double declining balance
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An increase in accumulated depreciation results in:
Decrease in netbook value of assets
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where are dividends declared, but not yet paid reported
Current liabilities
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The primary purpose of an income statement is to report?
Profitability over a period
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The double entry counting system requires:
Every transaction to affect at least two accounts
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Which accounting assumption assumes the business will continue to operate indefinitely
Going concern( meaning that the company has a resources needed to continue operating in indefinitely
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what is the purpose of a trial balance?
To check arithmetic accuracy of accounts
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what financial statement is prepared first
Income statment
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Which of the following is affected when recording accrued expense?
Expenses payable
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which principal requires expenses to be matched with related revenues?
Matching principal
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if bad debts expense is under stated what is the impact of net income?
Overstated overstated
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the aging of accounts receivable method helps to
Estimate doubtful accounts
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which of the following cost is not included in inventory valuation
Administrative salaries
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inventory turnover is calculated
Cost of goods sold/ average inventory
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what happens to interest expense when making loan payment?
Reduces cash and increases expense
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loan principal repayment, which financial statement
Cash flow statetment
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which activity is not classified under operating
Sale of fixed assets
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a decrease in accounts payable affect cash flow by
Decreasing cash
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which financial ratio measures the profitability of a company
Return on equity
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high inventory turnover ratio indicates
Efficient inventory management
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which method of depreciation allocates higher costs in earlier years
Double declining balance
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when a fully depreciated asset is still in use how should it be reported?
Original with accumulated depreciation
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what is the primary objective of financial accounting?
Providing financial information to stakeholders

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