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Financial Transactions and Procedures Quiz

#1

Which of the following is an example of a financial transaction?

Buying groceries with cash
Explanation

A transaction involving the exchange of money for goods or services.

#2

What does the term 'ROI' stand for in finance?

Return on Investment
Explanation

A measure of the profitability of an investment.

#3

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

Income Statement
Explanation

Provides a summary of a company's financial performance over a specific period.

#4

What is the term for the process of converting assets into cash?

Liquidity
Explanation

The ease with which assets can be converted into cash without affecting their market value.

#5

What is the purpose of a general ledger in accounting?

To record daily transactions
Explanation

A master record that provides a complete record of all financial transactions.

#6

Which of the following is an example of an operating expense?

Salary of employees
Explanation

Expenses incurred from a company's normal business operations.

#7

What is the primary function of an auditor in financial transactions?

To verify the accuracy of financial records
Explanation

To ensure that financial statements are prepared accurately and fairly represent the financial position of a company.

#8

What is the purpose of accounts payable in accounting?

To record assets purchased on credit
Explanation

Represents the amount a company owes to its suppliers for goods and services purchased on credit.

#9

Which financial ratio measures a company's ability to pay its short-term obligations?

Quick Ratio
Explanation

Indicates a company's ability to use its near cash or quick assets to extinguish its current liabilities.

#10

What does the term 'EBITDA' stand for in finance?

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Explanation

A measure of a company's operating performance before non-operating expenses.

#11

Which financial statement provides information about a company's cash receipts and cash payments?

Statement of Cash Flows
Explanation

Reports a company's cash inflows and outflows during a specific period.

#12

What is the formula for calculating Return on Equity (ROE)?

(Net Income / Shareholders' Equity) * 100
Explanation

Measures a company's profitability relative to the equity invested by shareholders.

#13

In double-entry accounting, what happens when a liability increases?

Another liability increases
Explanation

To maintain the accounting equation, if one liability increases, another must also increase.

#14

What does the term 'amortization' refer to in finance?

The process of allocating the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life
Explanation

Spreading out the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.

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