Question 1

Common terminology, but not definitions in U.S.GAAP and IFRS, often refers to the difference between sales and cost of sales as gross margin, gross profit, or gross income.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. While U.S. GAAP and IFRS use different terminology and may have slight differences in how they present financial information, the terms gross margin, gross profit, and gross income are commonly used in both frameworks to refer to the difference between sales and cost of sales.

Question 2

Gains/Losses arise from relatively infrequent transactions, and there can be no assurance that they will recur in any future period.

Accepted Answer

Gains and losses do not occur frequently and cannot be predicted with certainty for future periods.

Question 3

If Moore pays a $600 insurance premium for a one-year policy on January 31 for coverage from February 1 of Year1 through January 31 of Year 2, the journal entry to be made at the end of February Year 1 would include a debit to Insurance Expense for $600.

Accepted Answer

The correct journal entry at the end of February Year 1 would include a debit to Insurance Expense for $50, representing one month of insurance coverage ($600/12 months), and a credit to Prepaid Insurance for the same amount, reducing the prepaid asset.

Question 4

Expenses measure the outflow of net assets consumed in the process of generating revenues.

Accepted Answer

Expenses represent the cost incurred in the process of generating revenues, thereby reducing the net assets of the entity.

Question 5

Most firms display the components of cost of sales.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The last step in the accounting record-keeping process is preparing the balance sheet from amounts in the balance sheet accounts.

Accepted Answer

The last step in the accounting cycle is preparing the financial statements, which include the income statement, statement of retained earnings, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows, not just the balance sheet. The balance sheet is prepared using the adjusted balances of accounts, but it is not the final step.

Question 7

Retained earnings measures the cumulative excess of net income over dividends for the life of a firm.Cumulative means that retained earnings aggregates all undistributed earnings.

Accepted Answer

Retained earnings do indeed measure the cumulative excess of net income over dividends for the entirety of a company's existence, meaning that it includes all undistributed earnings.

Question 8

Items classified as operating expenses reflect management's judgment that the item is a cost of the core business.

Accepted Answer

Operating expenses are expenses incurred by a business that are necessary for its core operations and management determines them to be a cost of doing business. These expenses are deducted from the revenues to arrive at the operating income of the business. Examples of operating expenses include salaries, rent, utilities, supplies, and advertising.

Question 9

The income statement typically provides information about the operating results of business segments.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The statement of cash flows begin with revenues; for this reason, analysts often refer to revenue growth as "top-line" growth.

Accepted Answer

The statement of cash flows does not begin with revenues. The statement typically begins with the net income or loss, and then adjusts for non-cash items such as depreciation and changes in working capital. Therefore, revenue growth is not necessarily indicative of "top-line" growth in the statement of cash flows.

Question 11

Adjusting entries may increase or decrease balances in balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts.

Accepted Answer

Adjusting entries are made to correct errors or update accounts at the end of an accounting period. These entries can affect both balance sheet accounts (such as prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, or depreciation) and income statement accounts (such as accrued revenue or expenses, unearned revenue, or depreciation expense). Adjusting entries are necessary to ensure that financial statements reflect accurate and up-to-date information.

Question 12

The beginning balance of the shareholders' equity account Retained Earnings plus net income from the income statement less dividends equals the ending balance of Retained Earnings.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true as per the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity. Retained earnings is a component of shareholders' equity, and it represents the accumulated profits that are not distributed as dividends. Therefore, the beginning balance of Retained Earnings plus net income less dividends should equal the ending balance of Retained Earnings.

Question 13

Adjusting entries are part of the measurement of net income for the period and financial position at the end of the period.

Accepted Answer

Adjusting entries are necessary to ensure that revenues and expenses are recognized in the period in which they were earned or incurred, and that assets and liabilities are reported at their proper values. These adjustments are made at the end of a period and are a key part of determining the accurate net income and financial position of a company.

Question 14

Current accounting practice takes the viewpoint of shareholders by reporting the amount of net income available to shareholders after subtracting from revenues all expenses incurred in generating the revenue by claimants (for example, employees, lenders, governments) other than shareholders.

Accepted Answer

Current accounting practice follows the shareholder's viewpoint by reporting net income available to shareholders after deducting expenses incurred by claimants other than shareholders.

Question 15

Operating risk arises from the asset side of the business, and financing risk arises from debt.

Accepted Answer

Operating risk is associated with the day-to-day operations of the business, which are reflected in the assets it uses to generate revenue. Financing risk, on the other hand, arises from the use of debt to finance the business, impacting the liability and equity side of the balance sheet.

Question 16

Expenses provide future benefits, and assets measure the consumption of those benefits.

Accepted Answer

Expenses are costs incurred for a current period, while assets are resources owned by an entity that provide future economic benefits. Therefore, assets measure the future benefits while expenses measure the current period costs.

Question 17

Revenues measure the inflow of net assets from operating activities.

Accepted Answer

Revenues represent the amount of money received by a company from its operating activities, such as the sale of goods or services. It is a measure of the inflow of net assets because it contributes to an increase in the company's assets or a decrease in its liabilities.

Question 18

Expenditures on advertising and research must be recognized as expense in the period of expenditure, regardless of the firm's expectation of future benefits.

Accepted Answer

According to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), expenditures on advertising and research are recognized as expenses in the period of expenditure, regardless of the firm's expectation of future benefits. This is known as the "matching principle," which requires expenses to be recognized in the same period as the related revenues.

Question 19

All transactions that increase net assets affect income.

Accepted Answer

Not all transactions that increase net assets affect income. Some increases in net assets, such as contributions from owners or revaluation of assets, do not affect the income statement but rather affect equity directly.

Question 20

Cost is the economic sacrifice made to acquire goods or services.

Accepted Answer

Cost refers to the monetary or non-monetary value given up in exchange for acquiring goods or services. Therefore, the statement is true.

Quiz 3: The Basics of Record Keeping and Financial Statement Preparation: Income Statement