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In the accounting equation, assets are equal to which two things?

A
Debits + equity
B
Debits + accounts
C
Liabilities + equity
D
Liabilities + accounts
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The costs of running a business are called ___________.

A
Startup costs
B
Cash flow
C
Operating expenses
D
Fixed costs
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Which of the following assets is the most liquid?

A
Inventory
B
Real estate
C
Money in the bank
D
A piece of equipment
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Which of the following tips can hurt your cash flow?

A
Increase your sales.
B
Pay your bills early.
C
Keep a cash reserve.
D
Offer credit only to low risk borrowers.
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In double-entry accounting, where should you record money that is leaving your company to pay bills?

A
In the debits column
B
In the credits column
C
In the asset column
D
In the cash flow column
10

What is the opportunity cost of an investment?

A
The combined values of the other opportunities available
B
The value of the next most valuable opportunity
C
The marginal benefit of the investment
D
The volatility of the investment
11

Which of the following is a type of liability?

A
A revenue stream
B
A liquid asset
C
Accounts payable
D
Accounts receivable
12

Which type of risk is most likely to be insurable?

A
Pure risk
B
Speculative risk
C
Equity risk
D
Investment risk
13

Which of the following statements describes GAAP?

A
GAAP standards are written and regulated by the government.
B
It is legally required that all companies meet GAAP standards.
C
Companies that meet GAAP standards usually use cash basis accounting.
D
GAAP recommends accrual basis accounting.
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Which of the following tips can hurt your cash flow?

A
Increase your sales.
B
Pay your bills early.
C
Keep a cash reserve.
D
Offer credit only to low risk borrowers.
15

Which of the following assets is the most liquid?

A
Inventory
B
Real estate
C
Money in the bank
D
A piece of equipment
16

What is the opportunity cost of an investment?

A
The combined values of the other opportunities available
B
The value of the next most valuable opportunity
C
The marginal benefit of the investment
D
The volatility of the investment
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Which type of risk is most likely to be insurable?

A
Pure risk
B
Speculative risk
C
Equity risk
D
Investment risk

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