accounting quiz 1 [pic] 1 The primary purpose of accounting is to determine whether the business entity is profitable or unprofitable in its operations. A) True B) False This is the correct answer. Feedback: The primary purpose of accounting is to provide information that is useful for decision-making purposes. Accounting is ’not an end’‚ but rather it is a ’means to an end.’ LO 1 2 Costs‚ prices‚ sales volume‚ profits‚ and return on investment are all accounting measurements. A) True
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Chapter 1 Answers QUICK-CHECK questions 1 What are the special characteristics of the light produced by a synchrotron? In a synchrotron‚ electrons are accelerated to very high speeds (almost the speed of light). Light is created when the direction of movement of these electrons is changed (deflected) using magnetic fields. A characteristic of this light is that it is extremely bright. 2 a Explain why ice is less dense than water. Ice is less dense than liquid water because‚ as water solidifies
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Chapter 1 – An Overview of Nutrition Learning Objectives After completing Chapter 1‚ the student will be able to: 1.1 Describe how various factors influence personal food choices. 1.2 Name the six major classes of nutrients and identify which are organic and which yield energy. a. List the six nutrients contained in food and a major use of each nutrient. b. Identify the energy-providing nutrients and calculate the energy available from foods. 1.3 Explain the scientific method
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CA 1-4: (a) Differentiate between Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. While financial accounting is the process that culminates in the preparation of financial reports on the enterprise for use by both internal (as managers) and external parties (as investors‚ creditors‚ unions‚ and government agencies)‚ managerial accounting is the process of identifying‚ measuring‚ analyzing‚ and communicating financial information needed by management to plan‚ control‚ and evaluate a company’s operations
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ORACLE AND PEOPLESOFT: MERGED? Introduction What is a hostile takeover? Merriam-Webster defines hostile as an adjective meaning “unfriendly‚” and takeover as a verb meaning “to assume control or possession of or responsibility for” (Mich‚ 1997). In the business arena‚ a hostile takeover is a stock acquisition in which “management and/or a significant number of shareholders oppose the purchase of the company by the intended buyer” (Fisher‚ Taylor‚ & Cheng‚ 2002). The case of Oracle and PeopleSoft
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Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which of the following entities would not require accounting information pertaining to their economic activities? a. Social clubs. b. Not-for-profit entities. c. State governments. D. All of these require accounting information. e. None of these requires accounting information. Difficulty: Easy 2. Which of the following is not an objective of financial reporting described in FASB Concepts Statement No. 1? a. To provide information about how management of
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Do corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports provide shareholders and stakeholders with useful information on corporate social and environmental performance or are they merely a public relations vehicle? Answer this question by reference to a variety of accounting theories. There are many definitions to Corporate Social responsibility(CSR). One most common definition is that CSR is the consideration and response of the firm to issues that are beyond the regular technical‚ legal‚ and environmental
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CHAPTER 1: EXPLORING THE TAX ENVIRONMENT DISCUSSION PROBLEMS 1) CUSTER COUNTRY IS CONSIDERING RAISING REVENUES BY IMPOSING A $25 FEE ON COUPLES WHO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION. DOES THIS FEE MEET THE DEFINITION OF A TRANSACTION-BASED TAX? NO‚ IT MORE CLOSELY RESEMBLES A FEE FOR A GOVERNMENT SERVICE. THE PAYMENT ENTITLES THE PAYER TO A SPECIFIC BENEFIT (THE RIGHT TO MARRY UNDER THE LAW). 2) A LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECENTLY IMPOSED A NEW 2 PERCENT TAX ON THE GROSS RECEIPTS
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Introduction to Financial Accounting 1. A _____ year ends on a date that is determined by the firm‚ perhaps based on its business model (for example‚ many retailers choose the end of January). physical natural fiscal business cycle Normal ANS: C 2. An income statement connects two successive _____ through its effect on retained earnings. a. balance sheets b. cash flow statements c. cash receipts and disbursement statements d. funds flow statements e. financing statements
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more detail in the answer to the next question. 1.6 Now let’s analyze the Goods Rcvd/ Invoice Rcvd account closer. This account is necessary because of timing differences in the real world. This is what is termed a suspense account. Briefly explain how entries would be made to this account (i.e. What transactions happen and how are they recorded?) and why all transactions in the account should eventually be zeroed out. (If you don’t grasp this concept yet‚ you may wait to answer this part until
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