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Question 11

The two most useful financial statements are ____ and____.

A.

federal tax returns; income and expense statements
B.

balance sheets; wills
C.

cash-flow statements; balance sheets
D.

wills; federal tax returns

Question 12

Which of the following is the best example of awell-stated financial goal?

A.

Pay off your credit cards as soon as possible
B.

Purchase a three-bedroom home in five years
C.

Buy a $3,000 computer in 18 months
D.

Buy a $2,000 stereo

Question 13

The first step in the budgeting process is

A.

setting financial goals.
B.

evaluating.
C.

organizing.
D.

decision making.

Question 13

The first step in the budgeting process is

A.

setting financial goals.
B.

evaluating.
C.

organizing.
D.

decision making.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cash-flowstatement?

A.

It shows if you were able to live within your income for theperiod covered.
B.

All of these.
C.

It covers a period of time, usually one month or one year.
D.

The statement includes three sections: income, expenses, andsurplus (or deficit).

Question 15

The formula for calculating net worth is

A.

income minus liabilities.
B.

assets minus expenses.
C.

income minus expenses.
D.

assets minus liabilities.

Question 16

Food, clothing, and entertainment are examples of

A.

long-term liabilities.
B.

short-term liabilities.
C.

fixed expenses.
D.

variable expenses.

Question 17

To construct a balance sheet, you need to compile dollar valuesfor your assets and liabilities. Good sources from which to beginare

A.

checkbook or savings account records.
B.

all of these.
C.

investments.
D.

receipts of various payments.

Question 18

Discretionary income is used to pay for things like

A.

housing.
B.

vacations.
C.

utilities.
D.

food.

Question 19

A short-term goal is one that is projected to be acheived withinhow much time?

A.

one month
B.

three months
C.

one year
D.

five years

Question 20

The advantages of having organized financial records include

A.

helping you take advantage of all available tax deductions.
B.

all of these.
C.

enabling you to review the results of financialtransactions.
D.

helping you save money as well as make money.

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Rent and insurance payments are examples of

A.

variable expenses.
B.

fixed expenses.
C.

long-term liabilities.
D.

short-term liabilities.

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A.

Savings as a fixed expenditure
B.

Saving whatever may be left over
C.

Savings as a variable expenditure

Question 3

A successful financial plan includes

A.

explicitly stated financial goals.
B.

specified values that underlie the plan.
C.

all of these.
D.

logical and consistent financial strategies.

Question 4

A cash-flow statement is also known as a(n) ____ statement.

A.

taxable income
B.

net worth
C.

income and expense
D.

asset-and-liability

Question 5

A long-term goal is one that is projected to be acheived beyondhow much time?

A.

five year
B.

ten years
C.

six months
D.

one year

Question 6

A balance sheet includes ____, ____, and ____.

A.

income; expenses; net worth
B.

assets; expenses; liabilities
C.

income; liabilities; net worth
D.

assets; liabilities; net worth

Question 7

Disposable income is income

A.

after all employer withholding including taxes.
B.

minus fixed expenditures.
C.

before taxes.
D.

after all employer withholding except taxes.

Question 8

Which of the following would be classified as a long-termliability?

A.

Education loan balance
B.

Credit card debt
C.

Bank card debt
D.

All of these

Question 9

Stephen Scott's monthly pay stub indicates that his monthlygross income is $3,800. However, $800 is withheld for income andSocial Security taxes, $200 is withheld for his health anddisability insurance, and another $200 is contributed to hispension plan. How much is Stephen's disposable income?

A.

$2,800
B.

$3,000
C.

$2,600
D.

$3,800

Question 10

Which of the following provides information about a person'sfinancial condition at a specific point in time?

A.

Federal tax return
B.

Balance sheet
C.

All of these
D.

Income and expense statement

Question 11

The two most useful financial statements are ____ and____.

A.

federal tax returns; income and expense statements
B.

balance sheets; wills
C.

cash-flow statements; balance sheets
D.

wills; federal tax returns

Question 12

Which of the following is the best example of awell-stated financial goal?

A.

Pay off your credit cards as soon as possible
B.

Purchase a three-bedroom home in five years
C.

Buy a $3,000 computer in 18 months
D.

Buy a $2,000 stereo

Question 13

The first step in the budgeting process is

A.

setting financial goals.
B.

evaluating.
C.

organizing.
D.

decision making.

Question 13

The first step in the budgeting process is

A.

setting financial goals.
B.

evaluating.
C.

organizing.
D.

decision making.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cash-flowstatement?

A.

It shows if you were able to live within your income for theperiod covered.
B.

All of these.
C.

It covers a period of time, usually one month or one year.
D.

The statement includes three sections: income, expenses, andsurplus (or deficit).

Question 15

The formula for calculating net worth is

A.

income minus liabilities.
B.

assets minus expenses.
C.

income minus expenses.
D.

assets minus liabilities.

Question 16

Food, clothing, and entertainment are examples of

A.

long-term liabilities.
B.

short-term liabilities.
C.

fixed expenses.
D.

variable expenses.

Question 17

To construct a balance sheet, you need to compile dollar valuesfor your assets and liabilities. Good sources from which to beginare

A.

checkbook or savings account records.
B.

all of these.
C.

investments.
D.

receipts of various payments.

Question 18

Discretionary income is used to pay for things like

A.

housing.
B.

vacations.
C.

utilities.
D.

food.

Question 19

A short-term goal is one that is projected to be acheived withinhow much time?

A.

one month
B.

three months
C.

one year
D.

five years

Question 20

The advantages of having organized financial records include

A.

helping you take advantage of all available tax deductions.
B.

all of these.
C.

enabling you to review the results of financialtransactions.
D.

helping you save money as well as make money.

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Chapter 1 Financial Accounting and Accounting Standards

The essential characteristics of accounting are (1) theidentification, measurement, and communication of financialinformation about (2) economic entities to (3) interested partiesFinancial accounting is_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.For example accounting information is used by financial accountingto decide whether to invest in the company, evaluate borrowingcapacity to determine the extent of a loan to grant or buy, sell,hold equity and debt instruments.

Managerial accounting is_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

The financial statements* most frequently provided are (1)_______________________ (2) _______________________ (3)_______________________ (4) _______________________ *Also part ofthe financial statements are the notes of the financial statements.Other means of financial reporting that are not financialstatements include the president’s letter or supplementaryschedules in the corporate annual report, prospectuses, reportsfiled with government agencies, news releases, managementforecasts, and social or environmental impactstatements.

a) The objectives of Financial Reporting The objective;__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

General-purpose financialstatements_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Entity perspective____________________________________________________________________

Provide decision-useful_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

The accounting profession has developed a set of standards andprocedures called _________________________________________________________

Which of the following represents a form of communicationthrough financial reporting but not through financialstatements?

A. Notes to financial statements. B. Balance sheet. C.President's letter. D. Income statement.

The objective of financial reporting places most emphasison:

A. providing specific guidance related to specific needs. B.providing information to individuals who are experts in the field.C. reporting on stewardship. D. reporting to capital providers.

General-purpose financial statements are prepared primarily for:A. external users. B. auditors. C. internal users. D. governmentregulators.

LO 1.2 Identify the major policy-setting bodies and their rolein the standard-setting process.

Three organizations: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):______________________________

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA):_______________________________________________________________

Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB):____________________________

The federal government established the SEC to help develop andstandardize financial information presented to stockholders. Mostcompanies that issue securities to the public or are listed on astock exchange are required to file audited financial statementswith the SEC._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Under the direction of the SEC the__________________________________ was created by the AICPA in_______. It was the first private sector organization that had thetask of setting accounting standards in the United States. ___________________________________________________ that narrowedthe wide range of alternative accounting practices then inexistence. In _______. the __________________________________ wasformed to meet the demand for more structured accounting standards.The APB issued pronouncements on accounting principles until_______. the pronouncements where known as _________________, whenit was replaced by the __________________________________ .WheatCommittee’s recommendations resulted in creation of FASB.

The FASB represents the current rule-making body within theaccounting profession. The mission of the FASB is to establish andimprove standards of financial accounting and reporting for theguidance and education of the public, which includes issuers,auditors, and users of financial information. The FASB differs fromthe predecessor APB in the following ways: a.__________________________________ b.__________________________________ c.__________________________________ d.__________________________________ e.__________________________________

In 1984, the FASB created the __________________________________The purpose of the Task Force is to reach a consensus on how toaccount for new and unusual financial transactions that have thepotential for creating differing financial reporting practices.

Which organization was responsible for issuing AccountingResearch Bulletins? A. The Accounting Principles Board. B. The SEC.C. The Committee on Accounting Procedure. D. The FASB.

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The FASB issues two major types of pronouncements: a. When theFASB issues a new standard it is refers as_________________________________to communicate changes to the FASBCodification. They are considered GAAP and must be followed inpractice. o How the FASB has changed US GAAP, including eachspecific amendment to the FASB Codification o Why the FASB decidedto change US GAAP and background information related to the changeo When the changes will be effective and the transition method. b.__________________________________ The SFACs represent an attemptto move away from the problem-by-problem approach to standardsetting that has been characteristic of the accounting profession.The Concept Statements are intended to form a cohesive set ofinterrelated concepts, a conceptual framework that will serve astools for solving existing and emerging problems in a consistentmanner. Unlike FASB statements, the Concept Statements do notestablish GAAP.

Prior to 2009 the FASB issued several type of pronouncementswhich had different levels of authority. The type of pronouncementsare listed in descending order of relative weight of authority theyhad within GAAP

 __________________________________

 ______________ : these pronouncements refined GAAP byclarifying conflicting or unclear issues relating to previouslyissued standards

 ______________ FASB staff issued pronouncements to providemore timely and consistent application guidance and to make narrowand limited revision of standards.

 ______________: FASB staff issue these pronouncements toclarify and explain, or elaborate on accounting and reportingproblems.  __________________________________

Which of the following is not a publication of the FASB? A.Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts B. Accounting ResearchBulletins C. Interpretations D. Technical Bulletins

_________________________________________________________________________The FASB has established the following procedures for developingaccounting standards. These procedures are used for major projects.Not all of the steps may be necessary for projects focused onnarrower application and implementation issues. Many other stepsare followed during the course of the project that are notspecifically required by the Board’s Rules of Procedures.

Why was it believed that accounting standards that were issuedby the Financial Accounting Standards Board would carry moreweight? A. The FASB board had a smaller membership. B. The FASBboard members were well-paid. C. The FASB follows due process. D.The FASB board members were CPAs.

GAAP

The FASB developed the Financial Accounting Standards BoardAccounting Standards Codification _____________________________ toprovide in one place all the authoritative literature related to aparticulartopic._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Major sources of GAAP:

 _______________________________________

 _______________________________________

 _______________________________________

Most countries have recognized the need for more globalstandards. _____________________________________________ and U.S.rule-making bodies are working together to reconcile U.S. GAAP withthe IASB _________________________________________

Major challenges in the financial reporting environment.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

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