comm 101 chapter 17
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What is accounting?

  • The process of systematically collecting, recording, classifying, analyzing, and reporting financial information and activities (correct)
  • A method of tracking personal expenses without any formal structure
  • An art form to creatively manage financial resources
  • A type of software used for managing personal finances
  • What are the two primary types of accounting?

  • Tax and Auditing Accounting
  • Financial and Managerial Accounting (correct)
  • Public and Private Accounting
  • Cost and Compliance Accounting
  • What is financial accounting?

  • Focuses on the internal management of a business
  • Is only concerned with tax preparation
  • Is the process of preparing standardized financial statements that are used by people outside the organization (correct)
  • None of the above
  • What is the purpose of managerial accounting?

    <p>To provide financial information that managers inside the organization can use to evaluate and make decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) was used up until 2011 and was

    <p>the financial accounting rules, standards and usual practices followed when preparing financial statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2011, Canada adopted the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for:

    <p>Publicly traded companies and those private companies who chose to adopt them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Private companies can choose to prepare financial statements based on IFRS or based on:

    <p>Accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 3 key financial statements?

    <p>Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the statement of financial position (balance sheet)?

    <p>A report that shows the assets, liabilities, and owners equity at a specific point in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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