Digital Finance Revolution: FinTech, UPI, and JAM Trinity

FinTech and Financial Technologies Cheat Sheet

Introduction to Financial Market Technologies

Financial markets use advanced technologies to improve speed, efficiency, transparency, and security in trading and investment.

Key Technologies:

  • Electronic Trading Systems: Automated stock exchange trading
  • Algorithmic Trading: Computer programs execute trades automatically
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Market prediction, fraud detection, and chatbots
  • Blockchain Technology: Secure decentralized ledger for transactions
  • Big
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PPE, Inventory, and GAAP Accounting Principles

Chapter 10: Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE)

Tangible Assets: Depreciated vs. Non-Depreciated

Tangible Assets (Depreciated): Buildings, equipment, machinery, furniture, autos, trucks, land improvements, and natural resources (subject to depletion).

Tangible Assets (NOT Depreciated): Land (never depreciated), Construction in Progress (CIP), and assets held for sale.

Capitalizing Tangible Asset Costs

Equipment Capitalization: Purchase price + sales tax + freight + shipping insurance + installation

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ACC 202 Final Exam Study Notes: Accounting Principles

Core Accounting Principles

  • Match the method to the data given:
    • Units given → Units-of-production
    • Time given → Straight-line
  • Always update depreciation BEFORE disposal.
  • Watch time carefully: (months vs. years vs. 360 days).
  • Accrual vs. Cash: Expenses are recorded when incurred, not paid.
  • Normal balances: Essential for every journal entry.

Chapter 10: Assets

Asset Classification

  • Tangible: Depreciation
  • Natural Resources: Depletion
  • Intangible: Amortization

Cost of Asset (Highly Tested)

Include: Purchase price,

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Cheat Sheet

CHAPTER 10 — Plant Assets, Natural Resources, Intangibles

Asset Classification

Depreciated (Tangible)


• Buildings • Equipment • Machinery • Vehicles

Depleted (Natural Resources)


• Timber • Oil • Minerals

Amortized (Intangible)


• Patents • Copyrights • Franchises • Trademarks (limited life)

Cost of Assets

Total Cost = all expenditures to get asset ready for use


Includes: purchase price, taxes, shipping, installation, testing, legal fees.

Depreciation Methods

Straight‑Line

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Financial Accounting and Statement Analysis Formulas

Liquidity

Current Ratio = Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities
Quick Ratio = (Cash + A/R + Short-term Investments) ÷ Current Liabilities
Working Capital = Current Assets − Current Liabilities

  • High Working Capital: Strong ability to pay short-term debts
  • Low Working Capital: Higher liquidity risk
  • Impacts operating cash flows on the Statement of Cash Flows

Contingent Liabilities (Warranties)

Record liability and expense if both criteria are met:

  1. Probable future loss
  2. Amount can be reasonably estimated

Bonds

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Non-Profit and Governmental Accounting Essentials

F6: NFP & Governmental Accounting

NFP Financial Statements

NFP Financial StatementsNFP Cash Flows
  • Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet): Assets – Liabilities = Net Assets
  • Statement of Activities (Income Statement)
  • Statement of Cash Flows

Net Assets Classification:

  1. Without Donor Restriction: Available for general use. Board-designated funds are considered internal and are not donor-restricted.
  2. With Donor Restriction: Restricted by purpose or time.
  3. Temporary in Nature: Restriction expected to
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