Business Essentials (11th Edition)
Business Essentials (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134129969
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 15, Problem 15.1QR
Summary Introduction

To determine: The users of accounting information and the purpose of using accounting information.

Introduction:

Accounting is the process which would be done by the finance department of the firm. It helps the firm to keep the financial accounts. It would summarize the financial and business transaction of the firm and records it for the future use.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

Determine the users of accounting information and the purpose of using accounting information:

  • Investors and creditors would use the accounting information to decide whether the firm is a good credit risk. It can also be used to estimate the returns to stockholders. It helps to determine the growth prospects of the firm.
  • It can be used by government regulatory to fulfill their responsibilities.
  • Employees and unions can use the accounting information to receive compensation and benefits. Benefits include retirement pay, healthcare, and vacation time.
  • Accounting information can be used by the business managers to set budgets and to develop plans and goals.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Mostlarge businesses rely on many complex processes to keep them running smoothly. Two large areas that impact large areas of business and IT are ERP and CRM. Respond to the following questions: • How do ERP and CRM help a company? What are the drawbacks to setting up those different types of systems in a business? What direct effects do these systems have on customers?
Please original work Who owns a customer's information in United States and Europe? Who should profit from it? How would that work Please cite in text reference and add weblinks
What significant role context plays in social interactions
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Foundations of Business (MindTap Course List)
Marketing
ISBN:9781337386920
Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Foundations of Business - Standalone book (MindTa...
Marketing
ISBN:9781285193946
Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor
Publisher:Cengage Learning