Accounting — definition?
Recording, analyzing, reporting financial transactions.
Assets — role?
Economic resources expected to benefit future operations.
Business entity — function?
Separates business finances from owner’s personal affairs.
Accounting — definition?
Records, summarizes, reports financial transactions.
Primary financial statements?
Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows.
Accounting equation?
Assets = Liabilities + Owners’ Equity.
External users?
Investors, creditors, regulators.
Internal users?
Managers and owners.
Business entity concept?
Treats business as separate from owner.
Assets vs liabilities?
Assets: resources; liabilities: debts.
Financial statements — purpose?
Show profitability, position, cash flow.
Answer 9 questions on Fundamentals of Financial Accounting.
1. What is the primary purpose of external financial reporting in accounting?
2. Which financial statement provides a snapshot of a company's assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity at a specific point in time?
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