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100

This formula represents the accounting equation. 

 Assets = Liabilities + Equity

100

This type of insurance protects against financial loss due to damage or theft of your car.

Car Insurance

100

This is the UPJ mascot.

Mountain Cat

100

This popular fruit is known for being rich in potassium.

Banana

100

This is a resource with economic value that an individual or company owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide a future benefit

Asset

200

What does the acronym GAAP stand for?

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

200

This ratio, often used to measure a company’s efficiency, is calculated by dividing net income by total revenue.

Profit Margin 

200

These are the six degree programs in the business division.

Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, IS, and Marketing

200

This is considered the best selling video game of all time

Minecraft

200

This formula represents gross margin.

Net Sales - COGS

300

This accounting document lists a company’s assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

Balance Sheet 

300

What does "WACC" stand for in corporate finance?

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

300

This is the name of the river that runs through the campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Stonycreek River

300

Murr, Joe, Sal, and Q are the hosts of this popular show.

Impractical Jokers

300

This country saw the birthplace of IKEA.

Sweden

400

Under this accounting principle, revenues should be recognized when they are earned, regardless of when the payment is received.

Revenue Recognition Principle

400

This financial term refers to the interest rate charged by banks on overnight loans to other banks.

Federal Funds Rate

400

This year marked the founding of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (+ 5 on each side)

1927

400

This is considered the hottest pepper in the world.

Carolina Reaper

400

This financial metric, used to assess a company's profitability, is calculated by dividing net income by total assets.

Return on assets (ROA)

500

This ratio, calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities, measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations.

Current Ratio

500

This economic principle states that the value of money decreases over time due to inflation, and it is often used to adjust future cash flows.

Time Value of Money

500

This former U.S. Congressman, who served Pennsylvania’s 15th District, graduated from Pitt-Johnstown in 1976

John Murtha

500

This country drinks the most beer per capita.

Czech Republic

500

Richard Hatch is the very first winner of this reality tv show.

Survivor