Introduction to Accounting: Definitions and Principles

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What is the main purpose of accounting?

  • To increase business costs
  • To control business operations
  • To set selling prices
  • To identify, measure, and communicate economic information (correct)

Which of the following is NOT one of the four financial statements used in accounting?

  • Profit statement (correct)
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
  • State of changes in equity

What are some factors that can cause changes in business environments?

  • Decreased regulations
  • Technological advances (correct)
  • Stagnant business activities
  • Reduced globalisation

Which type of business purchases goods to then resale to customers?

<p>Merchandising business (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is economic information often measured in accounting?

<p>By following GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way accounting helps businesses?

<p>To determine and manage costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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