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Chapter 1-1

CHAPTER 1

ACCOUNTING IN ACTION
Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition
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Study Objectives Study Objectives


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Explain what accounting is. Identify the users and uses of accounting. Understand why ethics is a fundamental business concept. Explain generally accepted accounting principles and the cost principle. Explain the monetary unit assumption and the economic entity assumption. State the accounting equation, and define assets, liabilities, and owners equity. Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation. Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

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Accounting in Action Accounting in Action


The Building The Building Blocks of Blocks of Accounting Accounting Ethics in financial reporting Generally accepted accounting principles Assumptions The Basic The Basic Accounting Accounting Equation Equation Assets Liabilities Owners equity Using the Basic Accounting Accounting Equation Equation Transaction analysis Summary of transactions

What is Accounting? Accounting? Three activities Who uses accounting data

Financial Statements Statements Income statement Owners equity statement Balance sheet Statement of cash flows

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What is Accounting? What is Accounting?


The purpose of accounting is to:
(1) identify, record, and communicate the identify record

economic events of an

(2) organization to (3) interested users.

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LO 1 Explain what accounting is.

What is Accounting? What is Accounting?


Three Activities
Illustration 1-1 Accounting process

The accounting process includes the bookkeeping function.


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LO 1 Explain what accounting is.

Who Uses Accounting Data? Who Uses Accounting Data?


Internal Users Human Resources Finance Management IRS Investors

There are two broad groups of users of financial information: internal users and external users.
Customers SEC

Labor Unions Creditors External Users

Marketing

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LO 2 Identify the users and uses of accounting.

Who Uses Accounting Data? Who Uses Accounting Data?


Common Questions Asked
1. Can we afford to give our employees a pay raise? 2. Did the company earn a satisfactory income? 3. Do we need to borrow in the near future? 4. Is cash sufficient to pay dividends to the stockholders? 5. What price for our product will maximize net income? 6. Will the company be able to pay its short-term debts?
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User Human Resources Investors Management Finance Marketing Creditors

LO 2 Identify the users and uses of accounting.

Who Uses Accounting Data? Who Uses Accounting Data?

Discussion Question
Q1. Accounting is ingrained in our society and it is vital to our economic system. Do you agree? Explain.

See notes page for discussion


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LO 3 Understand why ethics is a fundamental business concept.

The Building Blocks of Accounting The Building Blocks of Accounting


Ethics In Financial Reporting
Standards of conduct by which ones actions are judged as right or wrong, honest or dishonest, fair or not fair, are Ethics. Recent financial scandals include: Enron, WorldCom, HealthSouth, AIG, and others. Congress passedSarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Effective financial reporting depends on sound ethical behavior.
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LO 3 Understand why ethics is a fundamental business concept.

Ethics Ethics

Review Question
Ethics are the standards of conduct by which one's actions are judged as: a. right or wrong. b. honest or dishonest. c. fair or not fair. d. all of these options.

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LO 3 Understand why ethics is a fundamental business concept.

Ethics Ethics

Review Question
Ethics are the standards of conduct by which one's actions are judged as: a. right or wrong. b. honest or dishonest. c. fair or not fair. d. all of these options.

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LO 3 Understand why ethics is a fundamental business concept.

The Building Blocks of Accounting The Building Blocks of Accounting


Various users need financial information Financial Statements
Balance Sheet Income Statement Statement of Owners Equity Statement of Cash Flows Note Disclosure

The accounting profession has attempted to develop a set of standards that are generally accepted and universally practiced.
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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

LO 4 Explain generally accepted accounting principles and the cost principle.

The Building Blocks of Accounting The Building Blocks of Accounting


Organizations Involved in Standard Setting:
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
http://www.sec.gov/

Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)


http://www.fasb.org/

International Accounting Standards Board http://www.iasb.org/ (IASB)


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LO 4 Explain generally accepted accounting principles and the cost principle.

The Building Blocks of Accounting The Building Blocks of Accounting


Cost Principle (Historical) dictates that companies
record assets at their cost. Issues: Reported at cost when purchased and also over the time the asset is held. Cost easily verified, whereas market value is often subjective. Fair value information may be more useful.

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LO 4 Explain generally accepted accounting principles and the cost principle.

Assumptions Assumptions
Monetary Unit Assumption include in the
accounting records only transaction data that can be expressed in terms of money.

Economic Entity Assumption requires that

activities of the entity be kept separate and distinct from the activities of its owner and all other economic entities. Proprietorship. Partnership. Corporation.
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Forms of Business Ownership


LO 5 Explain the monetary unit assumption and the economic entity assumption.

Forms of Business Ownership Forms of Business Ownership


Proprietorship
Generally owned by one person. Often small service-type businesses Owner receives any profits, suffers any losses, and is personally liable for all debts.

Partnership
Owned by two or more persons. Often retail and service-type businesses Generally unlimited personal liability Partnership agreement

Corporation
Ownership divided into shares of stock Separate legal entity organized under state corporation law Limited liability

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LO 5 Explain the monetary unit assumption and the economic entity assumption.

Assumptions Assumptions

Review Question
Combining the activities of Kellogg and General Mills would violate the a. cost principle. b. economic entity assumption. c. monetary unit assumption. d. ethics principle.

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LO 5 Explain the monetary unit assumption and the economic entity assumption.

Assumptions Assumptions

Review Question
Combining the activities of Kellogg and General Mills would violate the a. cost principle. b. economic entity assumption. c. monetary unit assumption. d. ethics principle.

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LO 5 Explain the monetary unit assumption and the economic entity assumption.

Forms of Business Ownership Forms of Business Ownership

Review Question
A business organized as a separate legal entity under state law having ownership divided into shares of stock is a a. proprietorship. b. partnership. c. corporation. d. sole proprietorship.
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LO 5 Explain the monetary unit assumption and the economic entity assumption.

Forms of Business Ownership Forms of Business Ownership

Review Question
A business organized as a separate legal entity under state law having ownership divided into shares of stock is a a. proprietorship. b. partnership. c. corporation. d. sole proprietorship.
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LO 5 Explain the monetary unit assumption and the economic entity assumption.

The Basic Accounting Equation The Basic Accounting Equation


Assets = Liabilities + Owners Equity

Provides the underlying framework for recording and summarizing economic events. Assets are claimed by either creditors or owners. Claims of creditors must be paid before ownership claims.
LO 6 State the accounting equation, and define assets, liabilities, and owners equity.

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The Basic Accounting Equation The Basic Accounting Equation


Assets = Liabilities + Owners Equity

Provides the underlying framework for recording and summarizing economic events. Assets Resources a business owns. Provide future services or benefits. Cash, Supplies, Equipment, etc.
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LO 6 State the accounting equation, and define assets, liabilities, and owners equity.

The Basic Accounting Equation The Basic Accounting Equation


Assets = Liabilities + Owners Equity

Provides the underlying framework for recording and summarizing economic events. Liabilities Claims against assets (debts and obligations). Creditors - party to whom money is owed. Accounts payable, Notes payable, etc.
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LO 6 State the accounting equation, and define assets, liabilities, and owners equity.

The Basic Accounting Equation The Basic Accounting Equation


Assets = Liabilities + Owners Equity

Provides the underlying framework for recording and summarizing economic events. Owners Equity Ownership claim on total assets. Referred to as residual equity. Capital, Drawings, etc. (Proprietorship or Partnership).
LO 6 State the accounting equation, and define assets, liabilities, and owners equity.

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Owners Equity Owners Equity


Illustration 1-6

Revenues result from business activities entered into for the purpose of earning income. Common sources of revenue are: sales, fees, services, commissions, interest, dividends, royalties, and rent.
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LO 6 State the accounting equation, and define assets, liabilities, and owners equity.

Owners Equity Owners Equity


Illustration 1-6

Expenses are the cost of assets consumed or services used in the process of earning revenue. Common expenses are: salaries expense, rent expense, utilities expense, tax expense, etc.
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LO 6 State the accounting equation, and define assets, liabilities, and owners equity.

Using The Basic Accounting Equation Using The Basic Accounting Equation
Transactions are a businesss economic events
recorded by accountants.
May be external or internal. Not all activities represent transactions. Each transaction has a dual effect on the accounting equation.

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LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions (Question?) Transactions (Question?)


Q1-15: Are the following events recorded in the accounting records? Owner Event
Supplies are purchased on account. An employee is hired.

withdraws cash for personal use.

Criterion Record/ Dont Record


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Is the financial position (assets, liabilities, or owners equity) of the company changed?

LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions Transactions

Discussion Question
Q18. In February 2008, Paula King invested an additional $10,000 in her business, Kings Pharmacy, which is organized as a proprietorship. Kings accountant, Lance Jones, recorded this receipt as an increase in cash and revenues. Is this treatment appropriate? Why or why not?
See notes page for discussion
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LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions (Problem) Transactions (Problem)


P1-1A: Barones Repair Shop was started on May 1 by Nancy. Prepare a tabular analysis of the following transactions for the month of May. 1. Invested $10,000 cash to start the repair shop.
Assets Cash 1. +10,000 Liabilities Equity Accounts Accounts Barone, + Receivable + Equipment = Payable + Capital +10,000 Investment

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LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions (Problem) Transactions (Problem)


2. Purchased equipment for $5,000 cash.
Assets Cash 1. +10,000 2. -5,000 +5,000 Liabilities Equity Accounts Accounts Barone, + Receivable + Equipment = Payable + Capital +10,000 Investment

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LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions (Problem) Transactions (Problem)


3. Paid $400 cash for May office rent.
Assets Cash 1. +10,000 2. 3. -5,000 -400 +5,000 -400 Expense Liabilities Equity Accounts Accounts Barone, + Receivable + Equipment = Payable + Capital +10,000 Investment

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LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions (Problem) Transactions (Problem)


4. Received $5,100 from customers for repair service.
Assets Cash 1. +10,000 2. 3. 4. -5,000 -400 +5,100 +5,000 -400 +5,100 Expense Revenue Liabilities Equity Accounts Accounts Barone, + Receivable + Equipment = Payable + Capital +10,000 Investment

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LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions (Problem) Transactions (Problem)


5. Withdrew $1,000 cash for personal use.
Assets Cash 1. +10,000 2. 3. 4. 5. -5,000 -400 +5,100 -1,000 +5,000 -400 +5,100 -1,000 Expense Revenue Drawings Liabilities Equity Accounts Accounts Barone, + Receivable + Equipment = Payable + Capital +10,000 Investment

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LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions (Problem) Transactions (Problem)


6. Paid part-time employee salaries of $2,000.
Assets Cash 1. +10,000 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. -5,000 -400 +5,100 -1,000 -2,000 +5,000 -400 +5,100 -1,000 -2,000 Expense Revenue Drawings Expense Liabilities Equity Accounts Accounts Barone, + Receivable + Equipment = Payable + Capital +10,000 Investment

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LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions (Problem) Transactions (Problem)


7. Incurred $250 of advertising costs, on account.
Assets Cash 1. +10,000 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. -5,000 -400 +5,100 -1,000 -2,000 +250 +5,000 -400 +5,100 -1,000 -2,000 -250 Expense Revenue Drawings Expense Expense Liabilities Equity Accounts Accounts Barone, + Receivable + Equipment = Payable + Capital +10,000 Investment

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LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions (Problem) Transactions (Problem)


8. Provided $750 of repair services on account.
Assets Cash 1. +10,000 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. -5,000 -400 +5,100 -1,000 -2,000 +250 +750 +5,000 -400 +5,100 -1,000 -2,000 -250 +750 Expense Revenue Drawings Expense Expense Revenue Liabilities Equity Accounts Accounts Barone, + Receivable + Equipment = Payable + Capital +10,000 Investment

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LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Transactions (Problem) Transactions (Problem)


9. Collected $120 cash for services previously billed.
Assets Cash 1. +10,000 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Liabilities

Equity

Accounts Accounts Barone, + Receivable + Equipment = Payable + Capital +10,000 +5,000 -400 +5,100 -1,000 -2,000 +250 +750 -250 +750 12,200 Expense Revenue Drawings Expense Expense Revenue Investment

-5,000 -400 +5,100 -1,000 -2,000

+120 6,820 +

-120 630 +

5,000 =

250 +

LO 7 Analyze the effects of business transactions on the accounting equation.

Financial Statements Financial Statements


Companies prepare four financial statements from Companies prepare four financial statements from the summarized accounting data: the summarized accounting data:

Income Statement

Owners Equity Statement

Balance Sheet

Statement of Cash Flows

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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Financial Statements Financial Statements

Review Question
Net income will result during a time period when: a. assets exceed liabilities. b. assets exceed revenues. c. expenses exceed revenues. d. revenues exceed expenses.

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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Financial Statements Financial Statements


Income Statement
Ba rones Repa ir Shop Incom e Sta tem ent
For th e M onth End ed M ay 31, 2008

Re venue s: Service revenue $ 5 ,8 5 0 E xpe nse s: Salary expense 2 ,0 0 0 Rent expense 400 Advertising expense 2 5 0 Total expenses 2 ,6 5 0 Net incom e $ 3 ,2 0 0

Reports the revenues and expenses for a specific period of time. Net income revenues exceed expenses. Net loss expenses exceed revenues.

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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Financial Statements Financial Statements


Income Statement
Barones Repa ir Shop Incom e Sta tem ent
For the M onth End ed M ay 31, 2008

Owners Equity Statement


B a ro n e s R e p a ir S h o p O w n e r's E q u it y S t a t e m e n t
F or t h e M ont h E nd e d M a y 3 1 , 2 0 0 8

Revenues: Service revenue Expenses: $ 5 ,8 5 0

B a ro n e 's, C a p it a l M a y 1$ A d d : I n ve stm en t N e t in c o m e

Salary expense 2 ,0 0 0 Rent expense 4 00 Advertising expense 2 50 Total expenses 2 ,6 5 0 Net incom e $ 3,2 00

1 0 ,0 0 0 3 ,2 0 0

1 3 ,2 0 0 Less: D ra w in gs 1 ,0 0 0 B a ro n e 's, C a p it a l M a y 3$1 2 ,2 0 0 1

Net income is needed to determine the ending balance in owners equity.


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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Financial Statements Financial Statements


Owners Equity Statement
Statement indicates the reasons why owners equity has increased or decreased during the period.
B a ro n e s R e p a ir S h o p O w n e r's E q u it y S t a t e m e n t
F or t h e M ont h E nde d M a y 3 1 , 2 0 0 8

B a ro n e 's, C a p it a l M a y 1 $ Ad d : In ve stm en t N e t in c o m e

1 0 ,0 0 0 3 ,2 0 0 1 3 ,2 0 0 Less: D ra w in g s 1 ,0 0 0 B a ro n e 's, C a p it a l M a y 3 1 2 ,2 0 0 $

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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Financial Statements Financial Statements


Balance Sheet
Ba rones Repa ir Shop Ba la nce Shee t M a y 3 1, 2 0 0 8 A ssets Cash $ 6 ,8 2 0 Accounts receivable 6 3 0 E quipm ent 5 ,0 0 0 Total assets $12 ,4 5 0 Lia bilitie s Accounts payable $ O w ne r's E quity 250

Owners Equity Statement


Barones Repair Shop Owner's Equity Statement
For the Month Ended May 31, 2008 Barone's, Capital May 1 $

Add: Investment Net income

10,000 3,200 13,200 Less: Drawings 1,000 Barone's, Capital May 31 $ 12,200

Barone's, capital 1 2 ,2 0 0 Total lia b. & equity12 ,4 5 0 $

The ending balance in owners equity is needed in preparing the balance sheet
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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Financial Statements Financial Statements


Balance Sheet
B a rone s R epa ir S hop B a la nc e S he e t M ay 31, 2008 A sse ts Ca sh $ 6 ,8 2 0 Ac counts rec eivable 6 3 0 E quipm ent 5 ,0 0 0 T ota l a ssets $12 ,4 5 0 Lia bilitie s Ac counts pa yable $ O w ne r's E qu ity 250

Reports the assets, liabilities, and owners equity at a specific date. Assets listed at the top, followed by liabilities and owners equity. Total assets must equal total liabilities and owners equity.

B a rone's, c apital 12 ,2 0 0 T ota l lia b. & equity 12 ,4 5 0 $

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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Financial Statements Financial Statements


Balance Sheet
Ba rone s Re pa ir Shop Bala nce She et M a y 3 1 , 2 0 08 A ssets Cash $ 6 ,8 2 0 Accounts receivable 6 3 0 E quipm ent 5 ,0 0 0 T otal assets $12 ,4 5 0 Lia bilitie s Accounts payable $ O w ne r's E quity 250

Statement of Cash Flows


Ba rone s Repa ir Shop Sta tem e nt of Ca sh F lows
F or the M onth Ended M ay 31, 2008

Ca sh flow from opera ting a ctivities Cash receipts from revenues 5 ,2 2 0 $ Cash paid for expenses (2 ,4 0 0 ) Cash provided by operations 2 ,8 2 0 Ca sh flow from inve sting a ctivitite s Purchase of equipm ent (5 ,0 0 0 ) Ca sh flow from fina ncing a ctivities Investm ent by ow ners 10 ,0 0 0 D raw ings by ow ners (1,0 0 0 ) Cash provided by financing 9 ,0 0 0 Ne t incre a se in ca sh 6 ,8 2 0 Ca sh ba la nce , M a y 1 Ca sh ba la nce , M a y 3 1 $ 6 ,8 2 0

Barone's, capital 12 ,2 0 0 T otal lia b. & equity 12 ,4 5 0 $

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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Financial Statements Financial Statements


Information for a specific period of time. Answers the following:
1. Where did cash come

Statement of Cash Flows


Ba rone s Re pa ir Shop S ta te m e nt of C a sh F lows F or the M onth Ende d M a y 3 1 , 2 0 0 8 Ca sh flow from ope ra ting a ctivities Cash receipts from custom ers ,2 2 0 $5 Cash paid for expenses (2 ,4 0 0 ) Cash provided by operations 2 ,8 2 0 Ca sh flow from inve sting a ctivitie s Purchase of equipm ent (5 ,0 0 0 ) Ca sh flow from fina ncing a ctivitie s Investm ent by ow ners 10 ,0 0 0 D raw ings by ow ners (1,0 0 0 ) Cash provided by financing 9 ,0 0 0 Ne t increa se in ca sh 6 ,8 2 0 Ca sh ba la nce , M ay 1 Ca sh ba la nce , M ay 3 1 $ 6 ,8 2 0

from? for?

2. What was cash used 3. What was the change

in the cash balance?

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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Financial Statements Financial Statements

Review Question
Which of the following financial statements is prepared as of a specific date? a. Balance sheet. b. Income statement. c. Owner's equity statement. d. Statement of cash flows.

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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Financial Statements Financial Statements

Discussion Question
Q19. A companys net income appears directly on the income statement and the owners equity statement, and it is included indirectly in the companys balance sheet. Do you agree? Explain.

See notes page for discussion


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LO 8 Understand the four financial statements and how they are prepared.

Accounting Career Opportunities Accounting Career Opportunities


Public Accounting Careers in auditing and taxation serving the general public. Private Accounting Careers in industry working in cost accounting, budgeting, accounting information systems, and taxation. Opportunities in Government Careers with the IRS, the FBI, the SEC, and in public colleges and universities. Forensic Accounting Careers with insurance companies and law offices to conduct investigations into theft and fraud.
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LO 9 Explain the career opportunities in accounting.

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