Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounting - Revision Sheet
1. Who is considered the Father of Accounting due to his role in formalizing double-entry bookkeeping?
2. What is the primary purpose of the double-entry bookkeeping system?
3. According to the summary, which ratio indicates a very solid financial independence when it is equal to or greater than 66%?
Double-entry — principle?
Debits equal credits, ensuring balance.
Accounting principles — examples?
Entity, permanence, monetary, continuity.
Belgian legal basis — law?
Law 1975 and Royal Decree 1983.
Accounting records — purpose?
Provide a true and fair view.
Double-entry bookkeeping — principle?
Debits equal credits.
Luca Pacioli — significance?
Father of modern accounting.
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