A CLEP Financial Accounting Quiz

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    What is the full meaning of GAAP?

    • Generalized Accepted Accounting Principles
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
    • German All Accounting Principle
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principal
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Explore key concepts of financial accounting in this CLEP quiz! Test your understanding of GAAP, double entry systems, accrual basis accounting, and financial statements. Perfect for enhancing your accounting principles knowledge and preparing for professional exams.

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  • 2. 
    The balance sheet is divided into all except: - ProProfs

    The balance sheet is divided into all except:

    • Liabilities

    • Expenditure

    • Equity

    • Assets

    Correct Answer
    A. Expenditure
    Explanation
    The balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time. It is divided into different sections to categorize the company's financial elements. Liabilities represent the company's obligations or debts, equity represents the ownership interest in the company, and assets represent the company's resources or economic benefits. However, expenditure is not a category in the balance sheet. Expenditure refers to the cost incurred by the company in conducting its business activities, but it is not specifically categorized in the balance sheet.

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  • 3. 
    Double entry means: - ProProfs

    Double entry means:

    • A company which has two doors

    • Two representative of a financial state

    • Transactions with two accounts

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Transactions with two accounts
    Explanation
    Double entry means transactions with two accounts. In double entry bookkeeping, every financial transaction is recorded in at least two different accounts. This system ensures that for every debit entry, there is a corresponding credit entry of equal value. This method helps maintain the balance between assets, liabilities, and equity in the accounting records. By recording transactions in this way, it provides a comprehensive and accurate view of the company's financial position.

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  • 4. 
    Which of these is not a financial statement? - ProProfs

    Which of these is not a financial statement?

    • Money statement

    • Balance sheet

    • Stockholder's statement

    • Income statement

    Correct Answer
    A. Money statement
    Explanation
    A money statement is not a financial statement. The other options, balance sheet, stockholder's statement, and income statement, are all examples of financial statements that provide information about the financial position and performance of a company. A balance sheet shows the assets, liabilities, and equity of a company at a specific point in time. An income statement shows the revenue, expenses, and net income of a company over a specific period. A stockholder's statement provides details about the changes in equity for a company. However, a money statement is not a recognized financial statement and does not exist in financial reporting.

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  • 5. 
    All financial transactions of companies are recorded by: - ProProfs

    All financial transactions of companies are recorded by:

    • Balance sheet

    • Double entry

    • Cash book

    • Petty cashbook

    Correct Answer
    A. Double entry
    Explanation
    Double entry is the correct answer because it is a system of recording financial transactions where every transaction has an equal and opposite effect on at least two different accounts. This method ensures that the accounting equation (assets = liabilities + equity) remains balanced and accurate. By recording both the debit and credit aspects of each transaction, it provides a complete and transparent view of the company's financial position. This system is widely used in accounting to maintain accurate and reliable financial records.

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  • 6. 
    The first book on double entry was published by: - ProProfs

    The first book on double entry was published by:

    • Friar Luca

    • Luca Pacioli

    • Johann Waters

    • Confucius

    Correct Answer
    A. Luca Pacioli
    Explanation
    Luca Pacioli is the correct answer because he is widely recognized as the author of the first book on double entry. Pacioli was an Italian mathematician and Franciscan friar who wrote the book "Summa de arithmetica, geometria, proportioni et proportionalita" in 1494, which included a section on double entry bookkeeping. This book became the foundation for modern accounting practices and had a significant impact on the development of the field.

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  • 7. 
    Which financial statement records a company's income over a range of time? - ProProfs

    Which financial statement records a company's income over a range of time?

    • Balance sheet

    • Stockholders statement

    • Money statement

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Income statement." The income statement is a financial statement that shows a company's revenue, expenses, and net income over a specific period of time, such as a month, quarter, or year. It provides information on the company's ability to generate profit by comparing its revenues to its expenses. The balance sheet, stockholders statement, and money statement do not specifically record a company's income over a range of time.

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  • 8. 
    Where are money earned recorded? - ProProfs

    Where are money earned recorded?

    • Accrual basis

    • Money inccured

    • Cashbook

    • Financial diary

    Correct Answer
    A. Accrual basis
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Accrual basis" because the accrual basis of accounting records revenue when it is earned, regardless of when the cash is received, and records expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when the cash is paid. This method provides a more accurate representation of a company's financial position and performance by matching revenues with the expenses they generate.

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  • 9. 
    When was the first book on double entry accounting published? - ProProfs

    When was the first book on double entry accounting published?

    • 1498

    • 1492

    • 1494

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 1494
    Explanation
    In 1494, the first book on double entry accounting was published. This book, called "Summa de Arithmetica, Geometria, Proportioni et Proportionalita," was written by Luca Pacioli, an Italian mathematician. It outlined the principles and techniques of double entry bookkeeping, which revolutionized accounting practices and became the foundation for modern accounting systems.

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  • 10. 
    Who is regarded as the father of accounting? - ProProfs

    Who is regarded as the father of accounting?

    • Luca Paciolo

    • Frederick Luca

    • Frian Lucas

    • Friar Luca

    Correct Answer
    A. Friar Luca
    Explanation
    Friar Luca is regarded as the father of accounting because he is credited with writing the first book on double-entry accounting, titled "Summa de Arithmetica, Geometria, Proportioni et Proportionalita." This book was published in 1494 and introduced the concept of debits and credits, which became the foundation of modern accounting practices. Luca Pacioli, also known as Friar Luca, was an Italian mathematician and Franciscan friar who made significant contributions to the field of accounting.

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