Standard 2: Functions of A Business EQ 1A: What are tasks associated with Accounting and Finance?

What is Accounting? Method of reporting financial activity of a business Financial transactions recorded in an orderly fashion

Accounting Equation Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity

Assets Anything of Value owned by the Business Cash / Accounts Receivable Office Equipment Building / Real Estate Company Cars Office Furniture Office Supplies

Liabilities Money owed by the business Accounts Payable Mortgage Payable Office Supply Store Utilities Corporation Taxes Due

Financial Statements Written reports that describe the financial health of a company; prepared regularly on quarterly and annual basis.  Balance Sheet  Income Statement  Statement of Change in Owner’s Equity

Financial Statements, cont. Balance Sheet Reports assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity on a certain date Assets Anything of value that is owned by the business. Liabilities Money owed by the business (debts, accounts payable) Owner’s Equity Net worth of the business

Financial Statements, cont. Income Statement Financial Statement of a business that reports the revenue, expenses and the net income (loss) of a business for the fiscal period. Revenue Amount of money that a company earns Expenses Costs of maintaining and operating a business. Income/Profit Results when a business’s income is greater than its expenses. Loss Results when a business’s expenses are greater than its income. Fiscal Period Specific period of time covered by an accounting statement or report (1 month or year)

Financial Statements, cont. Statement of Change in Owner’s Equity Financial Statement of a business that reports the changes that have occurred in the owner’s equity account during the fiscal period.

Accounting Tasks related to orderly record-keeping of financial information Recording daily transactions Preparing financial statements Paying bills Preparing payroll checks Preparing tax forms Auditing financial records Examining financial records for accuracy and compliance with regulations Reconciling the checkbook Bringing the checkbook into agreement with bank statement What are other accounting activities?

Banking Tasks occur in banks, credit unions and savings and loans Accepting deposits and processing withdrawals Preparing money orders and cashiers checks Opening new accounts for customers Processing loan applications What are other banking activities?

Finance Tasks are related to investments and managing finances Analyzing budgets Buying and selling stock and other securities Consulting with businesses on financial matters Counseling investors Selling insurance Managing the finances for the entire company What are other finance activities?

Check your understanding! 1.ASSETS = LIABILITIES + OWNER’S EQUITY. a.Payroll Record b.Budget c.Accounting Equation 2.Money owed by the business (debts, accounts payable) a.Revenue b.Liabilities c.Assets

3.Anything of of value that is owned by the business a.Revenue b.Loss c.Assets 4.Net worth of the business a.Liabilities b.Owner’s Equity c.Revenue

Check your understanding! 1.ASSETS = LIABILITIES + OWNER’S EQUITY. a.Payroll Record b.Budget c.Accounting Equation 2.Money owed by the business (debts, accounts payable) a.Revenue b.Liabilities c.Assets 3.Anything of value that is owned by the business a.Revenue b.Loss c.Assets 4. Net worth of the business a.Liabilities b.Owner’s Equity c.Revenue

Standard 2: Functions of A Business EQ 1B: What are The Careers in The Accounting and Finance Field?

Finance Careers Financial Manager Top level professional who may have final responsibility for aspects of a business’ financial activity Accountant Professional who produces and examines financial records, prepares financial reports and tax returns; may give budget, tax or investment advice to company/customer

Finance Careers, cont. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Accountants who meet specific educational requirements and pass a national examination Auditor Professional whose work involves checking on the accuracy of work completed by bookkeepers and accountants Bank Teller Bank employee who handles deposits, withdrawals, selling travelers check, accepting loan payments, preparing money orders

What do Accountants do? Track companies’ expenses Prepare, analyze and verify financial documents Look for ways to run businesses more efficiently Keep public records Make sure taxes are paid properly

Certified Public Accountants Perform audits Prepare taxes for corporations, government agencies, nonprofits and individuals

Management Accountants Management accountants are members of the executive team who: Record and analyze information about budgets, costs and assets Support strategic planning or product development Write financial reports for stockholders, creditors or government agencies.

Government Accountants Maintain and examine government records Audit private businesses or individuals on the government's behalf

Internal Auditors Are fiscal “police officers” Verify the accuracy of an organization's financial records Look for waste, mismanagement and fraud.

Job Outlook in Accounting CPA accountants will continue to be in high demand, especially as states increase the education and experience requirements for the certification. Certified Management Accountants and those with MBAs will also fare well.

Job Outlook in Accounting Having a specialty, such as information systems, government regulation or international business, will help you land a job. Those without a degree or certification and those vying for the upper-most echelons of accounting will find keen competition for jobs.

Education Requirements A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement, and to advance, you'll need additional certification or graduate- level education. Those in the accounting field can earn the Certified Public Accountant designation by meeting experience and educational requirements and passing an exam.