ACCT 001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Accrual, Accounts Payable, Financial Statement
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Property, plant and equipment-assets with long life spans and contribute to the operations of the firm. Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of purchased assets over many years. Intangible assets- claim to future benefits of the firm but does not have a physical or financial embodiment (most intangible assets are not recorded on the balance sheet) Current liabilities- obligations that will be paid in the coming year. Long-term liabilities- obligations to be paid after one year. Common stock- investment in assets of business by shareholders. Retained earnings -income retained for use in the business. Short-term ability of the firm to pay its immediate obligations or address short- term emergencies. Shows if a company can pay its bills. Ability for the firm to survive over the long haul . Ability to pay lt debt as it matures. Compare performance of firm over period of time. Compares firm"s performance against the entire industry it is competing.