
ACCT 2300
Review for Test 1
1) What category of accounts are shown in the four big financial statements? (BS, IS, Stmt of RE, Stmt of Cash Flows)
BS- shows the financial position of a business on a certain date which is why it is known as the statement of financial position. The BS is made up of three parts which are assets, liabilities, and equity. The assets can include the depreciation of vehicles and buildings, and retained earnings and stockholder’s equity are included in the financial statement.
IS- the income statement summarizes the revenues earned and expenses incurred by a business over a period of time. The IS includes revenues and expenses to arrive at a net income total.
Stmt of RE- shows the changes in retained earnings over a period of time. The statement includes the beginning retained earnings with profits or losses below, as well as dividends paid in order to arrive at final retained earnings for a specific period of time.
Statement of Cash Flows- statement directed toward the company’s liquidity goal. The statement of cash flows shows the cash produced by operating a business as well as important investing and financing transactions that take place during an accounting period.
Statement of Owner’s Equity- summarizes changes in investor’s interest in company over a preceding period (typically consists of beginning balance + additional investment+ profit or loss- distributions to owners (dividends.))
2) Name the normal balances the accounting elements (A, L, OE, R, E)?
Asset- Debit
Liability- Credit
Shareholder’s Equity- Credit Revenue- Credit
Expense- Debit
Retained Earnings- Credit
Dividend- Debit
3) How do we calculate the Retained Earnings balance on the Balance Sheet? Which statement presents this?)
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