Introduction to Accounting

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Which field of accounting focuses on reporting financial information to external users?

  • Cost accounting
  • Financial accounting (correct)
  • Management accounting
  • Tax accounting

What is the main purpose of accounting?

  • Providing internal information exclusively for management use
  • Measuring the results of economic activities and conveying information to stakeholders (correct)
  • Maximizing profits for businesses and corporations
  • Minimizing tax liabilities for organizations

What is the most common system for recording financial transactions?

  • Single-entry bookkeeping
  • Cash basis accounting
  • Accrual basis accounting
  • Double-entry bookkeeping (correct)

What is the primary focus of management accounting?

<p>Measurement, analysis and reporting of information for internal use by management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of accounting information systems?

<p>To support accounting functions and related activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of financial accounting?

<p>Reporting an organization's financial information to external users (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of accounting information systems?

<p>Supporting accounting functions and related activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of management accounting?

<p>Measurement, analysis, and reporting of information for internal use by management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does bookkeeping primarily involve?

<p>Recording financial transactions so that summaries may be presented in financial reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of accounting focuses on measuring and reporting information for internal use by management?

<p>Management accounting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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