Fundamentals of Accounting and Internal Control Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on accounting equations, internal control objectives, GAAP, and financial statements. Dive into the basics of accounting.

#1

Which of the following is a fundamental accounting equation?

Assets = Liabilities + Equity
Revenue = Expenses
Profit = Revenue - Expenses
Assets = Revenue - Expenses
#2

What is the primary objective of internal control in accounting?

To prevent fraud and errors
To maximize profits
To minimize taxes
To manage payroll
#3

Which financial statement provides information about a company's financial position at a specific point in time?

Income statement
Statement of cash flows
Balance sheet
Statement of retained earnings
#4

Which of the following is an example of an internal control procedure?

Reconciling bank statements monthly
Issuing financial statements
Recording sales transactions
Calculating depreciation expenses
#5

What is the purpose of segregation of duties in internal control?

To ensure that all employees have the same tasks
To prevent any single individual from having control over all aspects of a transaction
To increase employee morale
To decrease productivity
#6

What is the purpose of the accounting cycle?

To create financial statements
To record business transactions in chronological order
To summarize financial information
To analyze business performance
#7

Which of the following is an example of a preventive internal control?

Reviewing financial statements
Implementing password policies
Conducting external audits
Filing tax returns
#8

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective internal control system?

Relying solely on one individual to handle all financial transactions
Allowing employees to set their own performance goals
Regularly monitoring and reviewing control procedures
Sharing passwords among team members
#9

Which principle of internal control suggests that transactions should be authorized by appropriate personnel?

Segregation of duties
Establishment of responsibility
Documentation procedures
Independent internal verification

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