Evolution, Definition, and Scope of Accounting
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What is the main purpose of accounting?

  • Development of financial software
  • Management of business operations
  • Creation of marketing strategies
  • Communication of accounting information (correct)
  • Who is credited with explaining the principles of Double Entry Book-keeping in the 15th century?

  • Michelangelo
  • Leonardo da Vinci
  • Galileo Galilei
  • Luca Pacioli (correct)
  • Which form of business entity follows the expanded financial information system?

  • Sole proprietorship only
  • Non-profit organizations only
  • All forms of business entity (correct)
  • Partnership only
  • What event led to the recognition of the idea of financial accounting based on the Double Entry principle?

    <p>Industrial Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was a modern system of accounting, as followed at present, developed?

    <p>15th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main statements used for communicating accounting information?

    <p>Profit &amp; Loss account, Balance sheet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separated ownership from management, leading to the recognition of financial accounting based on Double Entry principle?

    <p>Joint stock companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were to be safeguarded and acquainted with the performance of companies, leading to the need for financial accounting?

    <p>Shareholders and others interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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