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Accounting T2 Y11
Question | Answer |
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What is the purpose of statement of profit or loss? | The purpose of the statement of profit or loss is to report how successful a business has been during the year. |
What is the purpose of statement of financial position? | The purpose of the statement of financial position is to report assets and liabilities and the net worth of the business at a point in time. |
What is the purpose of the statement of cash flows? | The purpose of the statement of cash flows is to report the cash receipts and cash payments the business made during the reporting period. |
Describe the accounting period concept | The accounting period concept assumes that the life of a business is divided into arbitrary time periods. |
Statement of Financial Position (Calculate) | A - L = OE |
Statement of Profit and Loss (Calculate) | Revenue - Expenses |
Explain the relationship between profit and the accounting equation | The equation A-L=OE sets the foundation for double entry accounting. Profit can affect the accounting equation by increasing the owners equity or capital. |