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Introduction to Accounting

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What is the purpose of accounting?

To keep systematic records of financial transactions

To communicate financial information to users such as shareholders and managers (correct)

To manage the economic resources under the control of management

To select irrelevant information for the user

What is the earliest known printed treatise on bookkeeping?

Luca Pacioli's diary

Mesopotamian records

Summa de Arithmetica, Geometria, Proportioni et Proportionalità (correct)

Modern bookkeeping practice

What does double-entry bookkeeping involve?

A credit entry only for each transaction

An entry for either debit or credit for each transaction

A debit and credit entry for each transaction (correct)

A single entry for each transaction

What does a ledger consist of?

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Which division of practical art applies the principles of accountancy to business entities?

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Accounting Overview

The purpose of accounting is to provide financial information to stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions.

History of Accounting

The earliest known printed treatise on bookkeeping is "Summa de arithmetica, geometria, proportioni et proportionalità" by Luca Pacioli, published in 1494.

Double-Entry Bookkeeping

Double-entry bookkeeping involves recording each transaction twice, once as a debit and once as a credit, to ensure accuracy and balance in financial records.

Ledger

A ledger consists of classified and summarized financial transactions, providing a comprehensive picture of a company's financial position.

Practical Application

Accountancy is a division of practical art that applies accounting principles to business entities, enabling informed decision-making and financial management.

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This quiz covers the basic definition of accounting, its historical significance, and the purpose of accounting in communicating financial information to stakeholders. It also includes information about the earliest accounting records found in Mesopotamia and Luca Pacioli's contributions to accounting.