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Basic Accounting Principles and Financial Management Quiz

#1

Which of the following is an example of a current asset?

Inventory
Explanation

Assets expected to be sold, consumed, or converted into cash within a year.

#2

What does ROI stand for in financial management?

Return on Investment
Explanation

A measure of the profitability of an investment relative to its cost.

#3

What does the term 'GAAP' stand for in accounting?

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Explanation

Standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting.

#4

Which of the following is a long-term liability?

Notes Payable
Explanation

Obligations due beyond one year from the balance sheet date.

#5

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

Income Statement
Explanation

Details a company's financial performance over a defined period.

#6

What is the basic accounting equation?

Assets = Liabilities + Equity
Explanation

Fundamental principle stating that a company's assets must equal its liabilities plus equity.

#7

Which financial statement represents a company's financial position at a specific point in time?

Balance Sheet
Explanation

A snapshot of a company's financial condition, detailing assets, liabilities, and equity.

#8

What is depreciation in accounting?

A decrease in the value of an asset over time
Explanation

Systematic allocation of the cost of an asset over its useful life.

#9

What is the formula to calculate the current ratio?

Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Explanation

Indicator of a company's liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations.

#10

What is the purpose of financial ratios?

All of the above
Explanation

Tools to evaluate various aspects of a company's financial performance and health.

#11

What does the term 'EBIT' stand for in financial analysis?

Earnings Before Interest and Tax
Explanation

A measure of a company's operating performance without the impact of financing and tax decisions.

#12

What is the purpose of financial leverage?

To increase the potential return on investment
Explanation

Use of debt to finance investments in order to magnify returns.

#13

What does the DuPont analysis evaluate?

A company's profitability
Explanation

Breaks down return on equity into components to analyze factors driving profitability.

#14

What is the formula to calculate net profit margin?

Net Income / Total Revenue
Explanation

Percentage of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses are deducted.

#15

What does the term 'amortization' mean in financial accounting?

The process of writing off the value of an intangible asset over its useful life
Explanation

Systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets over their useful life.

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