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Financial Statement Preparation

The process of compiling and presenting financial information to external users, including the preparation of income statements, balance sheets, and related notes, to provide a comprehensive picture of a company's financial performance and position

intermediate
3 hours
Accounting
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Financial statement preparation is a critical skill in accounting that involves creating key documents like the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. These statements provide a comprehensive view of a company's financial performance and position, enabling stakeholders to make inf...

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Key Terms

Assets
Resources owned by a company that have economic value.

Example: Cash, inventory, and property.

Liabilities
Obligations or debts that a company owes to outside parties.

Example: Loans and accounts payable.

Equity
The residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting liabilities.

Example: Owner's capital and retained earnings.

Revenue
Income generated from normal business operations.

Example: Sales revenue from products sold.

Expenses
Costs incurred in the process of earning revenue.

Example: Rent, salaries, and utilities.

Net Income
The total profit of a company after all expenses have been deducted from revenues.

Example: Revenue of $100,000 minus expenses of $70,000 results in a net income of $30,000.

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Key Concepts

Balance SheetIncome StatementCash Flow StatementEquity Statement