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Principles ofFinancial and
Managerial
Accounting -
D196(277
questions fully
solved)
Accounting plays a vital role in the decision-
making process. Which action is the first step
in the decision-making process?
Identify the issue
The money that a company needs to buy its
land, pay its employees, and buy its supplies
,is called capital. What are the potential
sources of capital for a business?
Investors, creditors, and retained business
earnings
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Which primary area of accounting generates
reports for internal users?
Management accounting
True or False: Accountants measure and
communicate the results of business
activities.
True
Which group uses financial information to
evaluate whether a company will be able to
repay a loan?
Lenders
Which of the primary financial statements
reports the resources, obligations, and
owner's equity of a company?
Balance sheet
What is the role of the IASB in regulating
accounting standards?
,Establish international accounting standards
What group of people make up the FASB?
People from a variety of business-related
backgrounds
What is the role of the GASB in setting
accounting standards?
The GASB is a private-sector organization
that establishes accounting and financial
reporting standards for U.S. state and local
governments.
In what way do accountants have an
economic incentive to conduct themselves
ethically?
The value of the information produced by
accountants is related to the confidence that
users have in the reliability of that
information.
How is it possible for an accountant to
intentionally deceive financial statement
users and yet still technically be in
compliance with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP)?
There is flexibility inherent in the
assumptions underlying the preparation of
financial statements.
, Your boss approaches you with a concerning
letter from the IRS and asks you to explain
the role of the IRS in regulating accounting
standards. Based on the role of the IRS, what
could be the problem detailed in the letter?
The company has not filed its taxes in
accordance with the law.
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Anika is considering investing in a tech
company that is known for developing smart
home appliances. Before investing, Anika
first wants to ensure that the company's past
financial performance has been satisfactory
and that the company manages its cash flows
well. What type of accounting information
would provide this evidence for Anika?
Financial reports
Alliah Company just released its public
accounting data for 20X9. Which user of
accounting information will monitor this data
to ensure that the company is providing
sufficient information for investors?
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