CGA Financial Accounting & Reporting

Question 1

Which financial statement provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time?

Accepted Answer

Balance Sheet

Answer

Income Statement

Answer

Statement of Cash Flows

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Statement of Retained Earnings

Question 2

Which accounting principle requires that expenses be matched with revenues?

Accepted Answer

Matching Principle

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Revenue Recognition Principle

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Cost Principle

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Full Disclosure Principle

Question 3

Which of the following is classified as a current asset?

Accepted Answer

Accounts Receivable

Answer

Buildings

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Patents

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Equipment

Question 4

Which statement best explains 'depreciation' in financial reporting?

Accepted Answer

An expense representing wear and tear

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A cash outflow for new assets

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An increase in asset value

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A method to inflate profits

Question 5

Under accrual accounting, revenue is recorded when:

Accepted Answer

Service is performed

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Cash is received

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Invoice is prepared

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Payment is overdue

Question 6

Which report shows cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities?

Accepted Answer

Statement of Cash Flows

Answer

Balance Sheet

Answer

Income Statement

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Retained Earnings Statement

Question 7

What does GAAP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

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General Annual Accounting Policy

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Governmental Accounting and Auditing Procedures

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Global Accounting Assessment Protocol

Question 8

Which of the following would increase a company's retained earnings?

Accepted Answer

Net income

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Issuing new shares

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Paying dividends

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Purchasing equipment

Question 9

What is the main purpose of financial accounting?

Accepted Answer

To communicate financial info to stakeholders

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To calculate taxes owed

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To track employee performance

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To help in operational planning