Positive Accounting Theory Quiz
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What is the central assumption of Positive Accounting Theory (PAT)?

  • Managers are primarily motivated by ethical considerations.
  • Managers always make decisions based on the best interest of the company.
  • Managers are indifferent to financial incentives.
  • Managers are motivated by self-interest and seek to maximize their own utility. (correct)
  • What is the perceived role of accounting in minimizing the transaction costs of an organization?

  • To reduce the need for contractual agreements. (correct)
  • To facilitate efficient communication between stakeholders.
  • To align the interests of managers and shareholders.
  • To provide accurate financial information for decision-making.
  • Why can an organization be usefully referred to as a 'nexus of contracts'?

  • To illustrate the complex web of formal and informal agreements within the organization. (correct)
  • To emphasize the role of accounting in enforcing contractual obligations.
  • To highlight the importance of formal written contracts in business operations.
  • To emphasize the legal nature of business relationships within the organization.
  • What influences management's accounting policy choices according to Positive Accounting Theory (PAT)?

    <p>Efficiency considerations and opportunistic motivations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the existence of 'creative accounting'?

    <p>To manipulate financial statements for personal gain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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