Identify the Impact on the Accounting Equation of the Following

question 177

Essay

Identify the impact on the accounting equation of the following transactions.
1. Purchased 36-month insurance policy for cash.
2. Purchased supplies on account.
3. Received utility bill to be paid at later date.
4. Paid utility bill previously accrued.

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Definitions:

Cash Cycle

The period between the outlay of cash for the purchase of raw materials and the collection of cash from the sale of products, indicating the efficiency of a company's cash management.

Operating Cycle

The duration between the acquisition of inventory by a company and the collection of payment for the sales of that inventory.

Bank Financing

The process of obtaining capital through the borrowing of funds from a bank.

Collection Period

A metric that measures the length of time it takes for a business to convert its accounts receivable into cash.