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Which of the following is primarily responsible for financial reporting in state and local governments?

  • External stakeholders
  • Auditors
  • Governing body
  • Management (correct)

Which statement is true regarding the responsibility of accounting and financial reporting in state and local governments?

  • Both accounting and financial reporting are primarily the responsibility of management.
  • Financial reporting is primarily the responsibility of the governing body.
  • Both accounting and financial reporting are primarily the responsibility of the governing body.
  • Accounting is primarily the responsibility of management. (correct)

What determines the content and format of internal financial reports in state and local governments?

  • Auditors' recommendations
  • Generally accepted accounting principles
  • Management's needs and preferences (correct)
  • External stakeholders' demands

What determines the content and format of internal financial reports?

<p>Both A and B (B)</p>
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What role do accounting, financial reporting, and financial statement audits play in state and local governments?

<p>Public-sector performance management system (C)</p>
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How do accounting, financial reporting, and financial statement audits serve as a public-sector performance management system?

<p>By providing a comprehensive framework of internal control (D)</p>
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Study Notes

  • Accounting, financial reporting, and financial statement audits play important roles in state and local governments' public finance.
  • Financial reporting is primarily the responsibility of management, while accounting is primarily the responsibility of the governing body.
  • Accounting and financial reporting are complementary but distinct terms.
  • The content and format of internal financial reports are determined by both generally accepted accounting principles and management's needs and preferences.
  • Generally accepted accounting principles typically determine the content and format of external financial reports.
  • Accounting, financial reporting, and financial statement audits comprise a comprehensive framework of internal control.
  • They also serve as a public-sector performance management system.
  • The governing body has a responsibility in accounting, but not as the primary role.
  • Management is responsible for financial reporting, but not as the primary role.
  • Accounting and financial reporting are not interchangeable terms.

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