Introduction to Accounting Principles
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What is accounting?

A process that identifies, records, and communicates the economic events of an organization to interested users for decision making purposes.

What are the three basic activities of accounting?

  • Investing
  • Communicating (correct)
  • Identifying (correct)
  • Recording (correct)
  • Who are considered internal users of accounting information?

  • Suppliers
  • General Management (correct)
  • Regulatory Authorities
  • Present & Potential Investors
  • The three steps in the accounting process are identification, recording, and communication.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bookkeeping encompasses all steps in the accounting process.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Accountants prepare but do not interpret financial reports.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two most common types of external users are investors and company officers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)?

    <p>A law that was enacted to enhance corporate governance and accountability in response to financial scandals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle dictates that companies record assets at their cost?

    <p>Historical Cost Principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fair Value Principle state?

    <p>Assets and liabilities should be reported at fair value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assumption requires that transaction data be expressed in terms of money?

    <p>Monetary Unit Assumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the three forms of business ownership.

    <p>Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Defining Accounting

    • Accounting identifies, records, and communicates the economic events of an organization to interested users.
    • This information is used for decision making.

    Activities of Accounting

    • Accounting involves three core activities: identifying, recording, and communicating economic events.
    • Bookkeeping falls under the recording aspect of accounting.

    Users of Accounting Information

    • Internal Users: Managers who use accounting information to make decisions within the company.
    • External Users: Individuals and groups outside the company who use information for various purposes:
      • Investors: To assess a company's profitability and investment potential.
      • Creditors: To evaluate a company's ability to repay loans.
      • Suppliers: To assess if a company is a reliable customer.
      • Customers: To gather insights into a company's operations and products.
      • Regulatory Authorities: To ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
      • General Public: To understand a company's impact on society.

    Importance of Accounting Across Different Careers

    • Accounting knowledge is beneficial across many fields. Examples:
      • General Management: Understanding cash flow helps managers make strategic decisions.
      • Marketing: Profitability is vital to marketing success.
      • Finance: Finance professionals rely heavily on accounting for analysis.
      • Real Estate: Real estate brokers use accounting to assess financial viability and tax implications.

    Ethics in Accounting

    • Recent financial scandals such as Enron, WorldCom, and HealthSouth have raised concerns about ethical practices in accounting.
    • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was passed by Congress to promote higher ethical standards and strengthen financial reporting.

    Accounting Standards

    • International Accounting Standards Board (IASB): Develops International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
    • Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB): Develops Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States.

    Measurement Principles

    • Historical Cost Principle: Assets are recorded at their original purchase price.
    • Fair Value Principle: Assets and liabilities are reported at their current market values.

    Accounting Assumptions

    • Monetary Unit Assumption: Only transactions measurable in money are included in accounting records.
    • Economic Entity Assumption: A business is considered separate from its owners and other entities.

    Forms of Business

    • Sole Proprietorship: Owned and operated by one person.
    • Partnership: Owned by two or more individuals.
    • Corporation: A separate legal entity owned by shareholders.

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    This quiz covers the basic principles of accounting, including its definition, core activities, and the different users of accounting information. It explores how accounting identifies, records, and communicates economic events for decision-making purposes. Test your knowledge of internal and external users of financial data.

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