IB: Chap 4 Accounting & Finance Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of financial accounting?
A) To provide information for internal management
B) To keep track of personal expenses
C) To provide information to external users for decision-making
D) To manage cash flow
C) To provide information to external users for decision-making
Which of the following is NOT a field of accounting?
A) Financial Accounting
B) Management Accounting
C) Tax Accounting
D) Cost Accounting
C) Tax Accounting
What type of accounting focuses on cost control and determining selling prices?
A) Financial Accounting
B) Management Accounting
C) Cost Accounting
D) Tax Accounting
C) Cost Accounting
Which document summarizes a business’s financial performance over a specific period?
A) Balance Sheet
B) Income Statement
C) Cash Flow Statement
D) Ledger
B) Income Statement
What role do banks play in the economy?
A) They only lend money to businesses.
B) They accept deposits and provide loans.
C) They only deal with foreign currencies.
D) They do not interact with individuals.
B) They accept deposits and provide loans.
Which of the following is a function of commercial banks?
A) Accepting deposits
B) Conducting audits
C) Managing investments for clients
D) Providing tax advice
A) Accepting deposits
What is the main objective of management accounting?
A) To report financial results to shareholders
B) To assist management in decision-making and planning
C) To prepare tax returns for businesses
D) To ensure compliance with laws and regulations
B) To assist management in decision-making and planning
Which type of account typically earns interest?
A) Current Account
B) Savings Account
C) Checking Account
D) Loan Account
B) Savings Account
What is a letter of credit used for?
A) To secure loans from banks
B) To protect against risks in international trade transactions
C) To manage personal finances
D) To record business transactions
B) To protect against risks in international trade transactions
Which statement best describes cost accounting?
A) It focuses on external reporting.
B) It helps determine the profitability of individual products or services.
C) It is only concerned with tax calculations.
D) It is irrelevant to management decisions.
B) It helps determine the profitability of individual products or services.
In which type of accounting would you find budgeting and forecasting activities?
A) Financial Accounting
B) Management Accounting
C) Cost Accounting
D) Tax Accounting
B) Management Accounting
What is one advantage of using a bank for transactions?
A) Increased risk of theft
B) Reduced need for cash handling
C) Limited access to funds
D) Higher fees for services
B) Reduced need for cash handling
Who are the primary users of financial accounting information?
A) Internal managers only
B) External parties like investors and creditors
C) Only government entities
D) Only accountants
B) External parties like investors and creditors
Which financial statement shows what a company owns and owes at a specific point in time?
A) Income Statement
B) Cash Flow Statement
C) Balance Sheet
D) Equity Statement
C) Balance Sheet
What is a primary function of investment banks?
A) Accepting deposits from individuals
B) Assisting companies in issuing stocks and bonds
C) Providing personal loans
D) Offering savings accounts
B) Assisting companies in issuing stocks and bonds
What do banks use to help facilitate international trade transactions?
A) Savings Accounts
B) Letters of Credit
C) Personal Loans
D) Checking Accounts
B) Letters of Credit
Which type of accounting provides information primarily for internal use within an organization?
A) Financial Accounting
B) Management Accounting
C) Cost Accounting
D) All types
B) Management Accounting
What is the primary goal of cost accounting?
A) To prepare tax returns
B) To ascertain costs and control them
C) To report profits to shareholders
– D ) To manage cash flow
B) To ascertain costs and control them
Which service do banks provide that helps individuals manage their finances effectively?
– A ) Investment advice
– B ) Tax preparation services
– C ) Credit card facilities
– D ) None of the above
C ) Credit card facilities
What does management accounting primarily focus on?
– A ) External reporting to shareholders
– B ) Planning, controlling, and decision-making processes within an organization
– C ) Preparing tax returns for businesses
– D ) Auditing financial statements
– B ) Planning, controlling, and decision-making processes within an organization
Scenario: Sarah runs a small bakery and wants to know how much profit she made last month after all expenses.
Question: Which accounting method should Sarah use to determine her profit?
Sarah should use financial accounting, specifically by preparing an income statement that summarizes her revenues and expenses.
John could consider applying for a loan from a bank, seeking investors, or using personal savings.
Scenario: Lisa has just started her own online store and needs to keep track of her sales and expenses.
Question: Which type of accounting would be most beneficial for Lisa?
Lisa would benefit from both financial accounting (to report her sales and expenses accurately to stakeholders like investors or tax authorities), and management accounting (to help her make informed decisions about her business operations).
Scenario: Mark is reviewing his company’s balance sheet before meeting with potential investors.
Question: What key information will Mark find on the balance sheet?
Mark will find information about the company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a given period of time, which shows the company’s financial position.