The aim of this test bank is to focus on [1] Section A which is the External Financial Reporting, in particular in the following areas:Balance SheetHistorical Cost ConventionUsers of Financial InformationWhat does the Balance Sheet Assess & Provide a Basis for?Elements of the Balance SheetCurrent AssetsNon-Current AssetsCurrent LiabilitiesNon-Current LiabilitiesEquityIncome StatementThe Definition of Income StatementElements of the Income StatementTransactions Effect on the Income StatementThe Use of The Income Statement by External PartiesStatement of Cash FlowsThe Direct MethodThe Purpose of the Statement of Cash FlowsItems & Presentation of the Statement of Cash FlowsCash from Operating ActivitiesCash from Investing ActivitiesCash from Financing ActivitiesStatement of Comprehensive IncomeThe Definition of Statement of Comprehensive IncomeWhere The Comprehensive Income is Reported in Financial Statements?Items Included in the Statement of Comprehensive IncomeItems Included Not in the Statement of Comprehensive IncomeComprehensive Income Vs. Net IncomeStatement of Owners Equity and Limitations of Financial StatementsBalance Sheet LimitationsThe Statement of Owners Equity DefinitionThe Going Concern ConceptThe Indirect MethodDepreciation in the Statement of Cash FlowsAmortization in the Statement of Cash FlowsImpairment in the Statement of Cash F
What you'll learn
understand the components of the Balance Sheet
explain the purpose and elements of the Income Statement
analyze the Statement of Cash Flows using both direct and indirect methods
identify limitations of financial statements
differentiate between comprehensive income and net income
Course objectives
prepare for the CMA Part 1 exam
increase comprehension of financial reporting standards