Definition 1 of 24
Ability to pay near-term obligations, fund operations/expansions, and its results of operations.
Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
Statement of Cash Flow
Notes to Financial Statements
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Definition 2 of 24
2 or more partners as owners, tax advantage, simple to establish, broader spikes and resources
Balance Sheet
Partnership
Annual Report
External Users
Definition 3 of 24
One owner, tax advantage(unlimited liability), simple to establish.
Investing Activities
Operating Activities
Sole Properietorship
Unqualified Opinion
,Definition 4 of 24
Borrowing money(liabilities), Issuing(selling) shares of stock for cash (common stock:amount
paid by stockholders), dividends(payments to shareholders).
Statement of Cash Flow
Investing Activities
Operating Activities
Financing Activities
Definition 5 of 24
A financial statement that shows how successfully the business performed for a specific time
period. (Revenue-Expenses=Net Income(Loss))
Balance Sheet
Adverse Opinion
Statement of Cash Flow
Income Statement
Definition 6 of 24
Accounting standards that guide accounting professionals and have authoritative support.
Notes to Financial Statements
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
Operating Activities
, Definition 7 of 24
Affected by daily operations, revenue, inventory, accounts receivables, expenses, liabilities, net
income/losses.
Financing Activities
Investing Activities
Operating Activities
Sole Properietorship
Definition 8 of 24
Top management must certify the accuracy of public information. Resulted in: Increased
penalties for fraud, increased independence of auditors, and increased oversight by board of
directors.
Financing Activities
Statement of Cash Flow
Retained Earnings Statement
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Definition 9 of 24
A financial statement that shows what the business owns(assets) and owes(liabilities) at a
specific point in time
Consists of:
Assets=Liabilities+Stockholders' Equity(Common stock+Retained Earnings)
Balance Sheet
Statement of Cash Flow
Retained Earnings Statement
Income Statement
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