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Accounting Basics
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Accounting Basics

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What is accounting?

The process of keeping financial records, measuring, interpreting and analyzing results to make informed judgments and decisions.

What is the main purpose of bookkeeping?

The systematic recording of the day-to-day transactions of a business.

What are the main purposes of accounting?

To calculate whether or not a business has made a profit or a loss, determine the value of assets and liabilities, and provide financial records of the business.

Who are the internal users of accounting?

<p>Owners, management, and employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors that affect the ethics of accounting?

<p>Law, culture, consequences, and code of ethics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of calculating profit or loss in accounting?

<p>To make informed decisions for the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the external users of accounting information?

<p>Tax authorities, creditors, and investors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between accounting and bookkeeping?

<p>Accounting involves analysis, while bookkeeping involves recording transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of culture in affecting the ethics of accounting?

<p>It shapes the moral values of accountants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between accounting and decision-making?

<p>Accounting provides insights that inform business decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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