Accounting: What the Numbers Mean 9th Edition by Wayne W McManus, Daniel F Viele, David H Marshall

Exercise 11

Following is a list of the key terms and concepts introduced in the chapter, along with a list of corresponding definitions. Match the appropriate letter for the key term or concept to each definition provided (items 1–10). Note that not all key terms and concepts will be used.

a. Accounting	p. Generally accepted accounting principles
b. Entity	q. Internal auditing
c. Financial accounting	r. Securities and Exchange Commission
d. Bookkeeping	s. Financial Accounting Foundation
e. Certified Public Accountant	t. Financial Accounting Standards Board
f. Managerial accounting	u. Statements of Financial Accounting Standards
g. Cost accounting	v. Cost Accounting Standards Board
h. Certified Management Accountant	w. Governmental Accounting Standards Board
i. Auditing	x. Accrual accounting
j. Public accounting	y. Integrity
k. Certified Internal Auditor	z. Objectivity
l. Generally accepted auditing standards
m. Cash flows
n. Controller
o. Independence

________ The process of examining the financial statements of an entity by an independent third party with the objective of expressing an opinion about the fairness of the presentation of the entity’s financial position, results of operations, changes in financial position, and cash flows.

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Accounting:

Accounting is the process to identify, measure and communicate financial transactions and economic information relating to the organization for decision making purpose. It can be referred as the processing of the financial information which relates to the economic entities.

Financial statements:

These are the basic elements of financial reporting. These are the set of books that a company maintains in order to record its financial transactions. The financial statements when complete at the end of the period include the below-mentioned elements.

1. Statement of Income

2. Balance Sheet

3. Statement showing changes in equity of the shareholders.

4. Cash Flow Statement