Solution Manual For Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting, The Financial Chapters, Global Edition, 7th edition Tracie Miller-Nobles, Brenda Mattison
Chapter 1-15 With Appendix B
Chapter 1 Accounting and the Business Environment, Global Edition Review Questions 1. What is accounting? Accounting is the information system that measures business activities, processes the information into reports, and communicates the results to decision makers. Accounting is the language of business. 2. Briefly describe the two major fields of accounting. Financial accounting provides information for external decision makers, such as outside investors, lenders, customers, and the federal government. Managerial accounting focuses on information for internal decision makers, such as the company’s managers and employees. 3. Describe the various types of individuals who use accounting information and how they use that information to make important decisions. Individuals use accounting information to help them manage their money, evaluate a new job, and better decide whether they can afford to make a new purchase. Business owners use accounting information to set goals, measure progress toward those goals, and make adjustments when needed. Investors use accounting information to help them decide whether or not a company is a good investment and once they have invested, they use a company’s financial statements to analyze how their investment is performing. Creditors use accounting information to decide whether to lend money to a business and to evaluate a company’s ability to make the loan payments. Taxing authorities use accounting information to calculate the amount of income tax that a company has to pay. 4. What are the various certifications available for accountants? Breifly explain each certification. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are licensed professional accountants who serve the general public. They work for public accounting firms, businesses, government, or educational institutions. A Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) is an accountant who has advanced knowledge in finance, operations, strategy, and management. Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) specialize in accounting and financial management knowledge. They work for a single company. Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) work with individuals to help them budget, plan for retirement, save for education, and manage their finances. ©2022 Pearson Education, Ltd.
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