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What is the purpose of accounting principles?
What is the purpose of accounting principles?
- To maximize profits for the organization
- To maintain uniformity in financial statements for different users (correct)
- To complicate the interpretation of financial data
- To create confusion among stakeholders
Who are the users of financial statements?
Who are the users of financial statements?
- Employees and customers
- Only accountants
- Suppliers and competitors
- Owners, investors, and government (correct)
What happens if users of accounting information do not adhere to any standard or rule?
What happens if users of accounting information do not adhere to any standard or rule?
- It leads to increased transparency
- It becomes difficult to communicate required data effectively (correct)
- It has no impact on financial reporting
- It simplifies interpretation for stakeholders
Why is it important to formulate accounting concepts and principles?
Why is it important to formulate accounting concepts and principles?
Who benefits from the maintenance of uniformity in financial statements?
Who benefits from the maintenance of uniformity in financial statements?