Multiple Choice Questions
116. The best definition of an accounting system is:
A. Journals, ledgers, and worksheets.
B. Manual or computer-based records used in developing information about an entity for use by managers and also persons outside the organization.
C. The personnel, procedures, devices, and records used by an entity to develop accounting information and communicate this information to decision makers.
D. The concepts, principles, and standards specifying the information which should be included in financial statements, and how that information should be presented.
117. Suppose a number of your friends have organized a company to develop and sell a new software product. They have asked you to loan them $7,000 to help get the company started, and have promised to repay your $7,000 plus 10% interest in one year. Of the following, which amount may be described as the return on your investment?
A. $7,000.
B. $700.
C. $7,700.
D. Some other amount.
118. Which of the following is generally
not
considered one of the general purpose financial statements issued by a corporation?
A. Income statement forecast for the coming year.
B. Balance sheet.
C. Statement of financial position.
D. Statement of cash flows.
119. All of the following are characteristics of management accounting,
except:
A. Reports are used primarily by insiders rather than by persons outside of the business entity.
B. Its purpose is to assist managers in planning and controlling business operations.
C. Information must be developed in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles or with income tax regulations.
D. Information may be tailored to assist in specific management decisions.
120. Which of the following is
not
an objective of financial reporting?
A. Provide information useful in assessing amount, timing, and uncertainty of future cash flows.
B. Provide information useful in making investment and credit decisions.
C. Provide information about economic resources, claims to resources, and changes in resources and claims.
D. Provide information to guarantee the enterprise achieves its goals, objectives, and mission.
Short Answer Questions
121. The information is summarized in a set of statements distributed to the public.
122. The information is historical in nature. It reports the results of events and transactions that have already occurred.
123. The timeliness of the information is more critical than its completeness.
124. To increase its usefulness to investors and creditors, the information is usually accompanied by explanations from management.
125. The information is intended to be used for planning and control decisions.