ACC 202 Final Exam Study Notes: Accounting Principles

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Core Accounting Principles

  • Match the method to the data given:
    • Units given → Units-of-production
    • Time given → Straight-line
  • Always update depreciation BEFORE disposal.
  • Watch time carefully: (months vs. years vs. 360 days).
  • Accrual vs. Cash: Expenses are recorded when incurred, not paid.
  • Normal balances: Essential for every journal entry.

Chapter 10: Assets

Asset Classification

  • Tangible: Depreciation
  • Natural Resources: Depletion
  • Intangible: Amortization

Cost of Asset (Highly Tested)

Include: Purchase price,

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Cheat Sheet

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CHAPTER 10 — Plant Assets, Natural Resources, Intangibles

Asset Classification

Depreciated (Tangible)


• Buildings • Equipment • Machinery • Vehicles

Depleted (Natural Resources)


• Timber • Oil • Minerals

Amortized (Intangible)


• Patents • Copyrights • Franchises • Trademarks (limited life)

Cost of Assets

Total Cost = all expenditures to get asset ready for use


Includes: purchase price, taxes, shipping, installation, testing, legal fees.

Depreciation Methods

Straight‑Line •

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Financial Accounting and Statement Analysis Formulas

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Liquidity

Current Ratio = Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities
Quick Ratio = (Cash + A/R + Short-term Investments) ÷ Current Liabilities
Working Capital = Current Assets − Current Liabilities

  • High Working Capital: Strong ability to pay short-term debts
  • Low Working Capital: Higher liquidity risk
  • Impacts operating cash flows on the Statement of Cash Flows

Contingent Liabilities (Warranties)

Record liability and expense if both criteria are met:

  1. Probable future loss
  2. Amount can be reasonably estimated

Bonds

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Non-Profit and Governmental Accounting Essentials

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F6: NFP & Governmental Accounting

NFP Financial Statements

NFP Financial StatementsNFP Cash Flows
  • Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet): Assets – Liabilities = Net Assets
  • Statement of Activities (Income Statement)
  • Statement of Cash Flows

Net Assets Classification:

  1. Without Donor Restriction: Available for general use. Board-designated funds are considered internal and are not donor-restricted.
  2. With Donor Restriction: Restricted by purpose or time.
  3. Temporary in Nature: Restriction expected to
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Income Tax Act: Capital Gains, Clubbing, and Loss Set-offs

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Understanding Capital Assets: Short-Term vs. Long-Term

The distinction between a Long-Term Capital Asset (LTCA) and a Short-Term Capital Asset (STCA) is based purely on the period of holding. This classification is crucial for determining tax rates and indexation benefits.

FeatureShort-Term Capital Asset (STCA)Long-Term Capital Asset (LTCA)
Holding PeriodHeld for a period not more than the specified limit.Held for a period more than the specified limit.
Specified LimitVaries by asset (e.g., 12 months
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TallyPrime Ledger Management and Bank Reconciliation

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This document explains how to create, alter, and display a single ledger, as well as the steps to create multiple ledgers.

Understanding Ledgers in TallyPrime

A Ledger is the actual accounting head or account name (e.g., Cash, Sales, Rent Expense, Customer A/C) that records and summarizes transactions. Ledgers are the most fundamental master in TallyPrime, as all vouchers and financial statements are built upon them.

Creating, Altering, and Displaying a Single Ledger

All ledger operations (Create, Alter,

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