TRUE OR FALSE Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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Notes to financial statements are important because they do not warn stakeholders about potential financial risks

A

False ( they do warn)

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2
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financial statements are crucial documents that summarizes a company’s financial health

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True

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3
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Balance sheet reports a company’s revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over specific period

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False (Income statement)

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4
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A key purpose of notes to financial statements is to disclose potential financial obligations, such as lawsuits or pending tax disputes

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True

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5
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Segment reporting- for companies operating in multiple business sectors, this note provides details on revenues and profits by segment

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True

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6
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Financial reporting does not help companies meet legal and tax obligations

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False (they help)

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7
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Nites to financial statements, also known as footnotes, are additional explanations and details provided along with financial statements to give a clearer picture of ab organizations financial position and performance

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True

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8
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Cashflow statement shoes changes in shareholders iwnership over a period

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False (statement of changes in equity)

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9
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The balance sheet equation: asset + liability= equity

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False (asset= liability+ equity)

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10
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Financing activities are cash from issuing shares, loans or dividends

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True

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11
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Financial statements are formal records of an organizations financial activites, summarizing its financial position, performañce, and cash flows over a specific period

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True

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12
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Financial statements are used by various stakeholders including investors and shareholders for strategic planning

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False (management)

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13
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Investors and banks use financial statements to assess a company’s stability

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True

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14
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Financial reporting is essential for businesses, investors, creditors, regulatory bodies, and the public to understand an entity’s financial health, profitability, and cash flows

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True

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15
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Statements of changes in equity tracks movements of cash in and out of a business, categorized into operating, investing and financing activites

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False (Cashflow statement)

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16
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Equity are financial obligations such as loans, accounts payable, and salaries owed

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False (Liability)

17
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Tax Liabilities and deffered taxes- explains tax expenses, tax credits, or any deferred tax liabilities/assets.

18
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Net Income( Profit or Loss)= Revenue-Cost of goods sold

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False ( Gross profit)

19
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Income statement provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position at a specific date

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False (Balance Sheet)

20
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Financial reporting is the process of disclosing financial information about a business, organization, or individual to provide transparency and accountability to stakeholders