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Accounting Basics

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the father of accounting

a)

John dewey

b)

Wordsworth

c)

Luca pacioli

d)

Blooms

2.

What is the primary purpose of accounting?

a)

To track expenses

b)

To prepare tax returns

c)

To provide financial information

d)

To manage payroll

3.

Which of the following is considered a fundamental accounting principle?

a)

Revenue Recognition

b)

Market Value

c)

Supply and Demand

d)

Cost-Benefit Analysis

4.

What does GAAP stand for in accounting?

a)

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

b)

General Accounting and Auditing Procedures

c)

Global Association of Accountants and Professionals

d)

Government Accounting and Auditing Practices

5.

What is the accounting equation?

a)

Assets = Liabilities + Equity

b)

Revenue = Expenses + Profit

c)

Assets + Liabilities = Equity

d)

Equity = Assets - Liabilities

6.

Which financial statement shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period?

a)

Balance Sheet

b)

Income Statement

c)

Cash Flow Statement

d)

Statement of Changes in Equity

7.

What is the purpose of an audit in accounting?

a)

To prepare financial statements

b)

To verify the accuracy of financial records

c)

To manage company finances

d)

To calculate taxes owed

8.

What is the primary role of a financial statement?

a)

To summarize a company's financial position

b)

To calculate employee salaries

c)

To track inventory levels

d)

To manage cash flow

9.

Which accounting method recognizes revenue when it is earned?

a)

Cash Basis Accounting

b)

Accrual Basis Accounting

c)

Tax Basis Accounting

d)

Modified Cash Basis Accounting

10.

What is the purpose of a balance sheet?

a)

To show the company's profitability

b)

To provide a snapshot of assets, liabilities, and equity

c)

To detail cash inflows and outflows

d)

To summarize tax obligations

11.

What is the primary difference between financial accounting and managerial accounting?

a)

Financial accounting focuses on external reporting

b)

Managerial accounting is only for tax purposes

c)

Financial accounting is less regulated

d)

Managerial accounting does not use budgets

12.

Which of the following is a key component of the cash flow statement?

a)

Operating Activities

b)

Equity Financing

c)

Market Analysis

d)

Revenue Growth