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Reconciliations & Asset Disposal

Authored by Xolani Maduna

Financial Education

11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true regarding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

GAAP is a set of guidelines for financial reporting.

GAAP is only applicable to publicly traded companies.

GAAP is not important for small businesses.

GAAP is a set of rules that all businesses must follow.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the most important reason for following GAAP?

To avoid penalties for non-compliance.

To ensure that financial statements are accurate and reliable.

To maintain consistency across industries.

To make financial statements easier to understand for non-accountants.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a situation where a company might need to deviate from GAAP?

The company is hiding financial information from SARS.

The company operates in an industry where GAAP does not apply.

The company is facing a unique situation that is not addressed by GAAP.

The company's management does not agree with the principles of GAAP.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A business purchased a new delivery truck for R300 000. Which GAAP principle requires that the cost of the truck be recorded at R300 000?

Double entry principle

Historical cost principle

Matching principle

Prudence principle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A business has a debtor’s list of R10 000 at the end of the year. Which GAAP principle requires that the business estimate and record a provision for bad debts based on the likelihood of customers not paying their bills?

Double entry principle

Historical cost principle

Matching principle

Prudence principle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are some potential reasons for discrepancies between a company's financial records and a creditor's account statement?

Errors in recording transactions, timing discrepancies, and mistakes by the creditor

Changes in interest rates, fluctuations in exchange rates, and inflation

Changes in the company's credit rating, alterations in the creditor's credit terms, and an economic downturn

Changes in the company's management, employee fraud, and changes in the company's ownership

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is one way for a business to ensure the accuracy and reliability of its creditor's reconciliations?

By verifying the details on the creditor's statements with the creditors directly.

By using internal controls, such as separation of duties and regular audits.

By paying its bills promptly and avoiding disputes with creditors.

This can only be done if a business uses accounting software that automatically reconciles the creditor's statements.

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