Accounting Purpose and Definition
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According to the text, what is the primary purpose of accounting?

  • To provide quantitative information about economic entities (correct)
  • To make economic decisions
  • To record business transactions
  • To communicate economic information
  • What is the definition of accounting given by the AICPA?

  • Accounting is a service activity (correct)
  • Accounting is the science and art of recording business transactions
  • Accounting is an information system that identifies, records and communicates economic events
  • Accounting is intended to permit informed judgment and decisions by users of the information
  • What is NOT a purpose of accounting?

  • To identify economic events
  • To measure economic information
  • To communicate economic information
  • To provide entertainment (correct)
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