Exam Answers ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form QUESTION 1: Which of the following statements is CORRECT? 1. One of the disadvantages of a sole proprietorship is that the proprietor is exposed to unlimited liability. 2. It is generally easier to transfer one’s ownership interest in a partnership than in a corporation. 3. One of the advantages of the corporate form of organization is that it avoids double taxation. 4. One of the advantages of a corporation from
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equity based financial assets What is equity? Equity is ownership interest in a corporation in the form of common stock or preferred stock. It is also total assets minus total liabilities; here also called shareholder’s equity or net worth or book value. In real estate: it is the difference between what a property is worth and what the owner owes against that property (i.e. the difference between the house value and the remaining mortgage or loan payments on a house). What is a financial instrument
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Financial Statement Differentiation There are four different types of financial statements; they are balance sheets‚ income statements‚ retained earnings statements‚ and statements of cash flows. Each of these financial statements are important to investors‚ creditors‚ and management in various ways. This paper will provide further insight into these financial statements as well as explore‚ which of these would be of interest to investors‚ creditors‚ and management. Financial Statements
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Financial Statements Anthony Cooper ACC/290 August 24‚ 2013 Professor Deborah Wilson Financial Statements A financial statement is a statement‚ or formal record‚ that lays out the activities of a business‚ person‚ or other entity. Quarterly or yearly financial information is put into relative categories
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The percentage analysis of increases and decreases in individual items in comparative financial statements is called a. vertical analysis b. solvency analysis c. profitability analysis d. horizontal analysis 2. Which of the following below generally is the most useful in analyzing companies of different sizes a. comparative statements b. common-sized financial statements c. price-level accounting d. audit report
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Financial Accounting 2 Quiz 15-03008FA Name: ____________________________________________ Course & Section: __________________ General Direction: Write your answer on a separate yellow paper. Pass the test paper and answer sheet after completing the exam. Part 1 – Theories – Multiple Choice. 1. Transaction whereby a debtor and creditor may negotiate the terms of a financial liability with the result that the liability is fully or partially extinguished by the debtor issuing equity instruments
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Chapter 1 An Overview of Financial Management Learning Objectives After reading this chapter‚ students should be able to: ◆ Explain the role of finance‚ and the different types of jobs in finance. ◆ Identify the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of business organization. ◆ Explain the links between stock price‚ intrinsic value‚ and executive compensation. ◆ Discuss the importance of business ethics and the consequences of unethical behavior. ◆ Identify
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Financial Statement Fraud Schemes While evaluating Apollo Shoes‚ there are some areas of concern that are potential fraud schemes. Fraud can lead to the entire collapse of a company if not corrected‚ and will also affect share value and investor confidence. This paper provides an overview of the process of investigation along with recommendations for the company. As with any company‚ revenue recognition is an important part of operations for Apollo Shoes. Generally accepted accounting principles
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A reporting entity is required to prepare its financial report based on IASB framework and it is so useful for different types of users to evaluate the financial performance of the reporting entity and make suitable decisions. In this essay‚ the usefulness of conceptual framework in preparing of financial report will be discussed. And also‚ 2011 annual report of CLP Holdings Limited will be reviewed to further discuss how its qualitative characteristics of the information are useful for shareholders
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TERMS: 1. Required Return – return necessary to induce an individual to make an investment 2. Risk – possibility loss; the uncertain that the anticipated return will not be achieved 3. Diversifiable Risk – risk associated with individual events that affect a particular asset: • Firm – specific risk that’s reduced through the construction of diversified portfolios 4. Business Risk – risk associated with the nature of a business 5. Financial Risk – risk associated with
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