accuracy of financial documents Flashcards

1
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what do financial documents provide?

A

a record of the trading and financial transactions taking place between the enterprise (supplier) and its customers

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2
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what must all documents be completed be?

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completed accurately

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purpose:
why does an enterprise use financial documents for a range of purposes?

A

enables them to run smoothly

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4
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purpose:
what does it aid?

A

management decisions

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purpose:
what can you calculate in financial documents ?

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costs
revenues
profit/loss

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purpose:
what can you track?

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to track whether goods have been delivered

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purpose:
what you can track goods of?

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that have been returned as damaged or faulty, replaced or a refund given

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purpose:
why does it include checking invoices?

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to check that invoices have been paid and to chase any that are outstanding

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purpose:
to provide what?

A

information for financial statements

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purpose:
what can you determine?

A

how much tax is owned by the enterprise

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purpose:
what can you maintain?

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an accurate record of customers and suppliers for future business and marketing

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the importance of accuracy:
what can it ensure of correct goods are delivered in?

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to ensure the correct goods are delivered in the correct quantities to the right customer

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the importance of accuracy:
what will an enterprise check for goods?

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that customers are not being overcharged or undercharged for goods

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the importance of accuracy:
what does an enterprise ensure to meet customer demand?

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that the enterprise has sufficient inventory (stock)

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15
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the importance of accuracy:
what needs to be accurate?

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the calculations of costs and revenues

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the importance of accuracy:
what does it ensure of both the enterprise and customer?

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that they both have a clear understanding of the terms of sale, including prices and delivery schedules

17
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the importance of accuracy:
what does it enable the enterprise to accurately calculate?

A

the taxes it owns to the government

18
Q

the importance of accuracy:
what does it allow managers to make?

A

strategic decisions

19
Q

problems with inaccurate financial documents:
what may profits be?

A

over or understated

20
Q

problems with inaccurate financial documents:
why may not all costs be?

A

not all costs are accounted for

21
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problems with inaccurate financial documents:
what will investors be like in the enterprise?

A

lose confidence

22
Q

problems with inaccurate financial documents:
what can be damaged?

A

reputation

23
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problems with inaccurate financial documents:
what will not be accurate?

A

the financial documents

24
Q

problems with inaccurate financial documents:
what can it lead to?

A

cash-flow problems

25
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problems with inaccurate financial documents:
who could not be paid on time?

A

suppliers and other trade payables

26
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problems with inaccurate financial documents:
what can increase?

A

bad debts