Trading on the NYSE is executed without a specialist (i.e. a market maker). (T/F) - ANSWER F

Stocks and bonds are two types of financial instruments (T/F) - ANSWER T

The matching principle in accrual accounting requires that:

a. Revenues be recognized when the earnings process is complete and matches expenses to revenues recognized.

b. Expenses are matched to the year in which they are incurred

c. Revenues are matched to the year in which they are booked

d. Revenues should be large enough to match expenses - ANSWER a

A basic equation for the balance sheet is:

a. Equity = Assets - Liabilities

b. Liabilities = Equity + Assets

c. Assets = Liabilities - Equity

d. Assets = Equity - Liabilities - ANSWER a

Why is the Balance Sheet known as a permanent statement?

a. Because the statement is sent to the SEC.

b. Because the other statements are reset at the end of the fiscal year

c. Because it is printed out and archived

d. Because it persists in the minds of the shareholders. - ANSWER b

How do you calculate the change in Retained Earnings?

a. Ending Retained Earnings - Change in Cash

b. EBIT divided by Total Assets + Dividends

c. EBIT - Change in Cash - Dividends

d. Net Income - Dividends - ANSWER d

Which of the following is generally true?

a. Gross Profit and Operating Income are the same

b. Cost of Goods Sold + Operating Expenses = Net Income

c. Operating Income and EBIT are the same

d. EBIT + Income Taxes = Net income - ANSWER c

Which components are part of total assets?

a. Cash, Accounts Receivable, Short Term Debt

b. Cash Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Long Term Assets

c. Accounts Payable, Long Term Assets, Long Term Debt

d. Accounts Payable, Net Income, Equity - ANSWER b

Which components are part of current assets?

a. Cash, Accounts Receivable, Property Plant & Equipment

b. Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory

c. Long Term Debt, Property Plant & Equipment, Common Stock

d. Inventory, Cash, Accounts Receivable, Short Term Investments - ANSWER d