Which statement regarding management accounting is true ? Select one: O a. Management accounts are prepared for parties external to the organisation. O b. Concerned with the reporting of past data. O c. Concerned with providing information to shareholders. O d. Prepare plans and forecasts for the future activities of the business.

Which statement regarding management accounting is true ? Select one: O a. Management accounts are prepared for parties external to the organisation. O b. Concerned with the reporting of past data. O c. Concerned with providing information to shareholders. O d. Prepare plans and forecasts for the future activities of the business.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Author:Libby

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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