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Entrepreneurship - Accounting
2.0 Accounting, financial statements and careers vocab
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Business
8th Grade
12/29/2012

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Accounting
Definition
The system of recording and reporting financial activity and transactions
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Audit
Definition
A formal examination of a company's financial records for accuracy and compliance with regulations
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Budget
Definition
A plan that whos what you expect to earn and spend in a certain period of time
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Financial Statement
Definition
A written report which describes the financial health of company; usually prepared on a quarterly and annual basis
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Balance Sheet
Definition
A report showing all assets, liabilities, and owners equity of a business as of a specific date.
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Assets
Definition
Things (items) owned by a company
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Liabilities
Definition
Money owed by the business (debts, accounts payable)
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Owner's Equity
Definition
New worth of the business
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Income statement
Definition
A report showing the revenue, expenses, and income (or loss) of a business for a specific period of time.
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Revenue
Definition
The amount of money that a company earns
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Profit
Definition
Results when a business income is greater than its expenses. (Money left after a busines pays its expenses)
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Expenses
Definition
Costs of maintaining and operating a business
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Loss
Definition
Results when a business expenses are greater than its income
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Fisal period
Definition
The specific period of time covered by an accounting statement or report
(1 month or year)
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Statement of Change in Owners Equity
Definition
Financial statement that reports the changes that have occured in the owner's equity account during the fiscal period.
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Financial Manager
Definition
Top-level professional who may have final responsibility for one or many aspects of a business financial activity from accounting and taxation to preparing financial reports. Person will supervise financial departments of the company
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Accountant
Definition
A professional who produces and examines financial records, prepares financial reports and tax returns, give budget and tax and investment advice to a company or customer
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CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
Definition
Accountants who meet specific educational requirements and pass a national exam
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Auditor
Definition
A professional who checks the accuracy or work performed by bookkeepers and accountants. Also check to make sure a company is following all financial laws and regulations.
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Bank Teller
Definition
Person who handles bank deposits and withdrawals, etc.
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