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Is Petty cash is cash and cash equivalents?
yes, of course
Cash and cash equivalents will be converted to cash in how many days?
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Are prepayments nonmonetary assets?
Yes. You will receive / provide no cash or cash-equivalents. You will get / provide some assets for the prepayments.
Sample problem about cash and cash equivalents?
This is a great way to figure out how to keep track of your assets. You can find sample problems of this online.
Explain why companies have cash equivalents?
A cash equivalent is something that can be turned into cash in a short period of time, but is not cash at the time of the disclosure of it's value. So, in order to make a balance sheet a more manageable size and to make it easier to read and interpret, cash and cash equivalents are usually consolidated and reported as one figure or as two. (Imagine looking at a 50 line balance sheet if every type of highy liquid investment was disclosed as a single line item.) As to why a company would own one.... If excess funds were available the company's management may find they can put their cash to better use by investing it in various financial instruments... that are not technically cash (hence cash equivalents).
Is Petty cash is cash and cash equivalents?
yes, of course
Why is the cash flow statement useful also how do cash equivalent effect the cash flow statement?
The Cash Flow statement is essential because it shows how efficiently the company is spending its money, and where are they making money from. Cash equivalents are assets that can convert into cash within a short period of time. Short term investments (can go into operating, but more so in investing) and accounts receivables (operating) are good examples of cash equivalents because you are expected to receive money within the year. Ideally, you will want to see cash in accounts receivables within 30 days and ST investments within a few months. Neither of these are shown as cash equivalents in the 3 activities Cash equivalents will also be shown when finding the net change of "cash and cash equivalents".
Cash and cash equivalents will be converted to cash in how many days?
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What accounts are affected when recording cash received from clients for fees earned?
Debit Cash and cash equivalents. Credit Revenues or Sales.
cash ratio?
this ratio assesses whether a company can pay its obligations using its cash. cash ratio is calculated using the following formula:Cash ratio = Cash and cash equivalents / Current liabilities
What is the difference between Cash and cash equivalents and Cash provided by operating activities?
Difference between cash and cash equivalent is that cash equivalent is not cash like other cash but it is so liquid that it can be converted to cash immediately when required like marketable securities while cash provided from operating activities means cash generated by selling goods to customers.
Are prepayments nonmonetary assets?
Yes. You will receive / provide no cash or cash-equivalents. You will get / provide some assets for the prepayments.
Is it a good business practice to maintain a large balance in cash account as possible?
No; convert the cash into cash equivalents (like short-term CDs instead)
What represents an inflow of cash and therefore would be reported on the statement of cash flow?
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities Cash receipts from customersCash paid to suppliers and employeesCash generated from operationsInterest paidIncome taxes paidNet cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from (used in) investing activities Proceeds from the sale of equipmentDividends receivedNet cash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from (used in) financing activities Dividends paidNet cash flows used in financing activities.Net increase in cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents, beginning of yearCash and cash equivalents, end of year
Is accounts receivable the least liquid or inventory?
No, cash + cash equivalents is the most liquid account. Liquidity is how quickly an asset can be converted to cash.
Is a certificate of deposit considered cash?
No. Certificates of deposit should be classified as cash equivalents or short-term investments. This is because there are usually restrictions or penalties on these securities when they are converted to cash.
What is the aim behind a cash flow note?
The aim of a cash flow note aka cash flow statement is to show how changes in income and balance sheets affect cash and/or cash equivalents. This gives an indication of how much money is flowing in and out of the company or household.
