Financial Accounting Practice Quiz

Question 1

Which memorization technique involves revisiting information at increasing intervals to strengthen memory retention?

Accepted Answer

Spaced Repetition

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Active Recall

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Chunking

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Elaboration

Question 2

What is the primary goal of active recall when studying financial accounting concepts?

Accepted Answer

To retrieve information from memory without looking at the source.

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To passively reread notes and textbook chapters.

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To summarize large amounts of information into concise notes.

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To create detailed mind maps of accounting principles.

Question 3

According to best practices for exam preparation, when is the optimal time to review flashcards for financial accounting topics?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after creating them, and then periodically.

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Only the night before the exam.

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Only when you encounter a difficult concept.

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Once a week, for a single long study session.

Question 4

Which accounting principle requires that financial statements reflect all economic events that affect a business?

Accepted Answer

Full Disclosure Principle

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Matching Principle

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Revenue Recognition Principle

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Historical Cost Principle

Question 5

What is the fundamental accounting equation that forms the basis of the balance sheet?

Accepted Answer

Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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Revenue - Expenses = Net Income

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Cash Inflows - Cash Outflows = Net Cash Flow

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Beginning Equity + Net Income - Dividends = Ending Equity

Question 6

A company purchases equipment for $50,000 on credit. How does this transaction affect the accounting equation?

Accepted Answer

Assets increase by $50,000, and Liabilities increase by $50,000.

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Assets increase by $50,000, and Liabilities decrease by $50,000.

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Assets increase by $50,000, and Equity decreases by $50,000.

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Assets decrease by $50,000, and Liabilities increase by $50,000.

Question 7

Under the accrual basis of accounting, when should revenue be recognized?

Accepted Answer

When the service is performed or the product is delivered.

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When cash is received from the customer.

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When the invoice is sent to the customer.

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When the company's profit margin reaches a certain threshold.

Question 8

A company provides consulting services for $10,000 in December but does not receive payment until January. The services were performed in December. Under the accrual basis, when is the $10,000 revenue recognized?

Accepted Answer

In December, when the services were performed.

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In January, when the cash is received.

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In December, when the invoice is sent.

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It depends on the company's tax bracket.

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows?

Accepted Answer

To report the cash generated and used by a company's operations, investing, and financing activities.

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To show the profitability of a company over a period.

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To detail the company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

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To explain the changes in retained earnings during a period.

Question 10

A company has beginning inventory of $10,000, purchases of $30,000, and ending inventory of $15,000. What is the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)?

Accepted Answer

$25,000

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$35,000

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$40,000

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$45,000

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an operating activity on the Statement of Cash Flows?

Accepted Answer

Collecting cash from customers for goods sold.

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Issuing bonds to raise capital.

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Purchasing new machinery for the factory.

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Paying dividends to shareholders.

Question 12

When a company uses the allowance method for doubtful accounts, what is the journal entry to write off an uncollectible account receivable from a specific customer?

Accepted Answer

Debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Credit Accounts Receivable.

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Debit Bad Debt Expense, Credit Accounts Receivable.

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Debit Accounts Receivable, Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.

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Debit Cash, Credit Accounts Receivable.

Question 13

To effectively prepare for a comprehensive financial accounting exam, what is the most effective strategy for combining different study methods?

Accepted Answer

Alternate between reading textbook chapters, working practice problems, and using flashcards for key terms.

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Focus solely on practice problems, ignoring theoretical concepts.

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Only review lecture notes and avoid external resources.

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Create detailed summaries of every topic without attempting practice questions.

Question 14

A company's balance sheet shows current assets of $200,000 and current liabilities of $100,000. The company then purchases $50,000 of inventory on credit. How does this transaction impact the current ratio?

Accepted Answer

The current ratio decreases.

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The current ratio increases.

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The current ratio remains unchanged.

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The impact on the current ratio cannot be determined without knowing total assets.

Question 15

Evaluate the following scenario: A company consistently reports increasing revenues but also shows a significant increase in accounts receivable that is growing faster than revenue. What potential financial accounting issue might this indicate, and what further analysis is needed?

Accepted Answer

The company may be experiencing issues with revenue recognition or the collectibility of its receivables, requiring an analysis of the allowance for doubtful accounts and credit policies.

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The company is highly efficient in collecting payments, and the increase in A/R is a positive sign of growth.

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This is a normal trend for rapidly growing companies and requires no further investigation.

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The company is likely overstating its expenses, leading to higher receivables.

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