Accounting Processes and Concepts

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Match the term related to business processes with its corresponding description:

Sales and collections processes = Activities related to acquiring revenue from customers Conversion processes = Activities related to transforming inputs into outputs Acquisitions and payments processes = Activities related to obtaining resources and paying for them Take customer order = The initial step in fulfilling customer needs

Match the term related to data and information with its description:

Data = Raw facts and figures Output = The result of processing data Information quality = Characteristics ensuring data is fit for use Business event = An occurrence that affects a business

Match the accounting concept with its correct application:

The practice of accounting = Serving the public interest and promoting prosperity Misperception(s) about accounting = Rigid rules providing no flexibility in choices Retained earnings = Profits which are not paid out as dividends Cost versus benefit = Weighing the expenses against the advantages

Match the IT term with its corresponding component or function within an information system:

<p>Input into an information system = Data entered for processing Inputs of resources into a business = Materials, labor, and capital, required for business operations Both enhancing characteristics of information quality = Timeliness and verifiability of information No connection with business events = There is no association with occurrences affecting a business</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the business activity with the appropriate element of the supply chain:

<p>Acquire and retain customers = Enhancing the customer base and relationship Order raw materials from vendor = Procuring necessary supplies for production Combine resources to add value = Transforming inputs into valuable outputs Acquisitions and payments processes = Obtaining resources and compensating suppliers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the term related to the characteristics of accounting information with its corresponding explanation:

<p>Information quality = Ensuring data is fit for its intended use Timeliness and verifiability = Characteristics enhancing information quality Accessibility = There is no match for this item Profits not declared or paid as dividends = There is no match for this item</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each stage of the business process with its corresponding action:

<p>Sales and collections processes = Revenue acquisition Conversion processes = Resource transformation Acquisitions and payments processes = Resource procurement and expenses The practice of accounting = Serving the public interest and promoting prosperity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the term related to the information system with its correct function:

<p>Input into an information system = Data entry Output = Information or product Data = Input into an information system Accessibility = There is no match for this item</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the element of customer interaction with its corresponding stage:

<p>Sales and collections processes = Revenue acquisition Take customer order = Initiation Acquire and retain customers = Building and maintaining loyalty Conversion processes = There is no connection with business events</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the accounting term with its corresponding value:

<p>Retained earnings = Profits not declared as dividends The practice of accounting = Serving the public interest and promoting prosperity. Profits not declared or paid as dividends = Retained earnings No connection with business events = There is no match for this item</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

The practice of accounting

The profession and activities involved in recording, classifying, summarizing, and interpreting financial transactions.

Sales and collections processes

Activities related to generating revenue through sales and managing the collection of payments from customers.

Conversion processes

Processes that transform resources (inputs) into finished products or services (outputs) to add value.

Data

Raw, unorganized facts that need processing.

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Acquisitions and payments processes

Processes involving obtaining resources (acquisitions) and disbursing payments for goods and services

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Output

The result or product of a process.

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Cost versus benefit

Evaluating if the worth of something is justified by what is given up

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Misperception(s) about accounting

False or inaccurate beliefs or misunderstandings regarding accounting principles or practices.

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Enhancing characteristics of information quality

Characteristics such as timelines and accuracy that improve the usefulness and reliability of information.

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Information quality

The overall quality that makes data useful and reliable for decision-making.

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Study Notes

  • Each item in List A matches one or more items in List B.
  • Each item in List B can be used more than once in List A.
  • Item 14 is an exception; it does not have a match.

List A and List B Matches

  • The practice of accounting matches "Serves the public interest and promotes prosperity".
  • Sales and collections processes have "Acquire and retain customers."
  • Sales and collections processes relate to "Rigid black-or-white rules; no flexibility in accounting choices"
  • Conversion processes match with "Combine resources to add value".
  • Data corresponds to "Input into an information system."
  • Acquisitions and payments processes relate to "Order raw materials from vendor" and "Inputs of resources into a business".
  • Output relates to "Information or product."
  • Misconception(s) about accounting are related to "No connection with business events."
  • Misconception(s) about accounting are related to "Rigid black-or-white rules; no flexibility in accounting choices"
  • Enhancing characteristics of information quality are related to a "Business event".
  • Information quality relates to "Serves the public interest and promotes prosperity."
  • Taking a customer order is a "Business event."
  • Retained earnings refers to "Profits not declared or paid as dividends."

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