IAB Financial Accounting & Reporting

Question 1

What is the purpose of financial accounting?

Accepted Answer

To provide financial information for decision-making.

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To track operational performance.

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To calculate taxes.

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To allocate resources efficiently.

Question 2

What are the main financial statements used in accounting?

Accepted Answer

Balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

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Balance sheet and cash flow statement.

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Profit and loss statement only.

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Revenue statement and balance sheet.

Question 3

What does the balance sheet show?

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The company's assets, liabilities, and equity.

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The company's income over a period of time.

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The company's cash flow over a period of time.

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The company's revenue and expenses.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the income statement?

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To show the company's profitability over a period of time.

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To show the company's assets and liabilities.

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To track the company's cash flow.

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To allocate resources effectively.

Question 5

How is financial accounting different from managerial accounting?

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Financial accounting provides reports for external stakeholders.

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Financial accounting is focused on internal operations.

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Managerial accounting is focused on external reporting.

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Managerial accounting is for external stakeholders.

Question 6

What is cash flow from operations?

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The cash generated or used by core business activities.

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The cash used in investing activities.

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The cash raised from issuing stock.

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The cash paid for loan repayments.

Question 7

What is the role of accounting principles in financial reporting?

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To ensure the accuracy and comparability of financial statements.

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To ensure that financial statements are easy to understand.

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To simplify tax calculations.

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To reduce financial reporting errors.

Question 8

Why is the statement of cash flows important for investors?

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It shows how the company manages its cash and investments.

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It shows the company’s profitability.

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It shows the company’s revenue and expenses.

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It shows the company’s stock performance.

Question 9

How do accrual accounting and cash accounting differ?

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Accrual accounting records transactions when they occur, regardless of cash flow.

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Accrual accounting is only used for large companies.

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Cash accounting records transactions when they are earned.

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Cash accounting records transactions when expenses are paid.