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Define accounting.
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What is bookkeeping?
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Define business.
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What is a business transaction?
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Who is a proprietor?
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What is capital?
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What are drawings?
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What are assets?
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What are liabilities?
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What is an account?
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What is the separate entity concept?
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What is a trade discount?
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What is a cash discount?
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What is a voucher?
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What is the cash system of accounting?
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What is the accrual system of accounting?
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What is an invoice?
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What is the single entry system of bookkeeping?
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What is double entry bookkeeping?
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What is an expense?
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What are current assets?
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What are fixed assets?
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What is meant by tangible assets?
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What are intangible assets?
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What is a transaction?
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What is a cash transaction?
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What is a credit transaction?
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What is meant by an external transaction?
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What is an internal transaction?
Introduction to Accounting - Q&A FAQs
Accounting is the process of summarizing, analyzing, and reporting on a companys financial position. It includes recording financial transactions, preparing Financial Statements, and providing other financial information to management.
The goal of accounting is to provide accurate and timely information to help managers make informed decisions about the companys financial position.
The users of accounting information include management, investors, creditors, and tax authorities.
Accurate and timely accounting information is essential for making sound business decisions. It can help companies assess their financial position, track performance, and make informed strategic decisions.
Accounting information is used by various stakeholders, including management, investors, creditors, and tax authorities. For example, it can be used to decide where to allocate resources, how much debt to take on, and what tax liabilities to pay.
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