Understanding Net Worth, Cash Flow, Income Statements and Computerized Record Keeping

Next Generation Science / Common Core Standards Addressed! CCSS. Math .Content. HSSID.A.2 Use statistics appropriate to the shape of the data distribution to compare center (median, mean) and spread (interquartile range, standard deviation) of two or more different data sets. CCSS. ELA Literacy. WHST.11‐12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

Student Learning Objectives Develop a net worth statement for an agricultural business. Develop an income statement for an agricultural business. Develop a cash flow statement for an agricultural business. Understand computerized record keeping. Understand the AET Tracker Record keeping system.

Terms Accrual accounting Assets Cash accounting Cash flow statement Current assets Current liabilities Expenditures Income statement Liabilities Net income Net worth statement Non-current assets Non-current liabilities Revenue

Interest Approach Have students total the value of items currently in their possession. Ask them what happens to their financial position if you owe them $20. Are they now worth more or less? Net worth looks at situations like this.

Net Worth Statement Shows the financial health of a business at a given point in time.

Assets Items that are owned by the business and have value.

Assets Current assets - items owned that will be used or turned to cash within one year. Non-current assets - items whose useful life is greater than one year.

Examples of Current Assets Cash Checking Account Savings Account Feeder Animals Feed Crops growing in the field Supplies Prepaid Expenses Accounts Receivable Crops in storage

Non Current Assets Equipment Buildings Land Breeding Livestock Improvements Vehicles

Liabilities Debt obligations. Something owed to someone else.

Liabilities Current liabilities — debts due within one year Non-current liabilities — debts due after one year

Current Liabilities Accounts payable Loans due within one year Accrued Interest Current portion of long term debt

Non-Current Liabilities Long Term Debt (not due within one year) Mortgage (house or land loan)

Components of a Net Worth Statement Total assets = current assets + non-current assets. Total liabilities = current liabilities + non- current liabilities. Net worth or equity = total assets – total liabilities.

Non Current Liabilities Assets Liabilities Current Assets Current Liabilities Non Current Assets Non Current Liabilities Total Assets Total Liabilities Net Worth

Income Statements Income statement — a financial instrument that shows the profits or losses of a business over a period of time.

Cash vs. Accrual Accounting Cash accounting — income and expenditures are recorded when they are received or paid.

Cash vs. Accrual Accounting Accrual accounting — income and expenditures are recorded when the service or product is delivered or received. Accrual accounting also shows changes in assets and liabilities (inventories).

Income Statement Components Revenue - cash receipts from services performed, products sold, etc. Expenditures - cash paid for services, inputs purchased, etc. Net income = revenue - expenditures

Uses of Computerized Records Monitor feed rations. Plan changes in enterprises and whole business. Record tax and accounting information. Help in marketing of products through price analysis and market trends.

Uses of Computerized Records Schedule workloads for employees. Provide financial statements. Track inventories.

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