1.  Accounting in Business
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What is the main purpose of accounting?

  • To advertise financial services
  • To monitor the stock market
  • To inform tax regulations
  • To identify, record, and communicate financial information (correct)
  • Who are the primary users of managerial accounting information?

  • Internal managers and employees (correct)
  • Shareholders and creditors
  • Customers and suppliers
  • External auditors and regulators
  • What constitutes an ethical dilemma in accounting?

  • Deciding on matters that are not covered by laws
  • Facing a choice that includes compromising ethical values (correct)
  • Making decisions based on personal opinions
  • Choosing between two legally acceptable alternatives
  • According to the Fraud Triangle model, what are the three necessary factors for a person to commit fraud?

    <p>Opportunity, pressure, rationalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle states that revenue is recognized when earned, not when received?

    <p>Revenue recognition principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the relevance principle under the GAAP framework?

    <p>Providing information useful to investors and creditors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GAAP stand for?

    <p>Generally Accepted Accounting Principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of financial accounting?

    <p>Serving external users by providing general-purpose financial statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the business entity assumption in accounting?

    <p>A business is accounted for separately from other business entities and its owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of accounting?

    <p>To identify, record, and communicate financial information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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