OU Facts
Accounting Principles
Finacial Statements
Career Development in Accounting
100

This Oklahoma University football coach led the team to multiple national championships and is known for his iconic "wishbone" offense.

Who is Barry Switzer?

100

This financial statement shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period of time.

What is the Income Statement?

100

This financial statement provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

What is the Balance Sheet?

100

In accounting, the term "GAAP" stands for this important set of guidelines and principles.

What is Generally Accepted Accounting Principles?

200

The University of Oklahoma's official colors are crimson and this other color.

What is cream?

200

Assets minus liabilities equals this accounting concept.

What is equity (or owner's equity)?

200

This financial statement provides information about the cash inflows and outflows of a company during a specific period.

What is the Cash Flow Statement?

200

This software program is widely used for creating spreadsheets, analyzing data, and performing financial calculations.

What is Microsoft Excel?

300

The Bizzell Memorial Library on the OU campus is known for its stunning architectural style and is named after this former university president.

Who is William Bennett Bizzell?

300

This term refers to the money a business owes to its suppliers for goods or services purchased on credit.

What are accounts payable?

300

This ratio measures a company's efficiency in managing its inventory by comparing cost of goods sold to the average inventory.

What is the Inventory Turnover Ratio?

300

This term refers to the practice of evaluating and improving an organization's internal processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What is internal auditing?

400

The University of Oklahoma is home to a renowned meteorology program and operates a research radar known by this intimidating name.

What is the "Doppler on Wheels"?

400

This type of account increases with a debit and decreases with a credit in the accounting equation.

What is an expense account?

400

This ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets.

What is the Quick Ratio?

400

This type of accounting role involves providing financial advice, analysis, and strategic planning to help organizations make informed decisions.

What is financial consulting or advisory?

500

The Sooners is the nickname for the University of Oklahoma's athletic teams. This term originated from the state's history during this event.

What is the Land Run of 1889?

500

This accounting ratio measures a company's ability to pay its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets.

What is the Current Ratio?

500

This ratio divides a company's total liabilities by its total assets, showing the proportion of assets financed by debt.

What is the Debt-to-Assets Ratio?

500

This certification, often considered a gold standard in accounting, is awarded by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and enhances career prospects.

What is the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation?