Lesson 1 and 2 Flashcards
commonly referred to as the “language of business” because
it is practical and universal.
Accounting
this involves selecting economic events that are relevant to a particular
business transaction The economic events of an organization are referred to as transactions.
IDENTIFYING
this involves keeping a chronological diary of events that are measured in
pesos. The diary referred to in the definition are the journals and ledgers which will be discussed
in future chapters.
RECORDING
occurs through the preparation and distribution of financial and other
accounting reports
COMMUNICATING
Accounting provides assistance to decision makers by providing them
financial reports that will guide them in coming up with sound decisions.
Accounting is a service activity.
it performs the specific task of collecting, processing
and communicating financial information. In doing so, it follows some definite steps like the collection, recording,
classification, summarization, finalization, and reporting of financial data.
Accounting is a process
Accounting records financial
transactions and data, classifies these and finalizes their results given for a specified period of time, as needed by their
users. At every stage, from start to finish, accounting deals with financial information and financial information only.
It does not deal with non-monetary or non-financial aspects of such information.
Accounting deals with financial information and transactions
Accounting is recognized and characterized as a storehouse of
information. As a service function, it collects processes and communicates financial information of any entity. This
discipline of knowledge has evolved to meet the need for financial information as required by various interested
groups.
Accounting is an information system
NATURE OF ACCOUNTING:
Accounting is a service activity.
Accounting is a process:
Accounting is both an art and a discipline.
Accounting deals with financial information and transactions:
Accounting is an information system:
FUNCTIONS OF
ACCOUNTING:
Systematic recording of financial transactions through journalizing, posting, and final
statement preparation.
Safeguarding the business’s property from unauthorized and undesirable use.
Creating a system that satisfies legal requirements.
Communicating variety of transactions.
USERS OF ACCOUNTING
INFORMATION:
Internal Users
External Users
People within a business organization who use accounting information.
Internal Users
need accounting information to determine whether they should withdraw or increase their
investments and what their investment is worth.
Owners
need accounting information to study the profitability and financial condition of the
business.
Managers
examine a business’s profitability, stability, and its impact on their salary and job
security.
Employees
internal users:
Owners
Managers
Employees
People outside the business entity (organization) who use the accounting information of the company.
External Users
Accounting information will help investors decide whether to invest in the business.
Investors
Assess the business’s creditworthiness and capability to repay its obligation,
including the related interests on the maturity date.
Creditors/ Lenders
Are interested in an enterprise’s continuance, especially when they have a long-term
involvement with or depend on it.
Customers
Use accounting information to determine whether the debts owed to them will be paid when
due or whether the customer has enough funds or resources to pay for the goods to be delivered or the
services rendered.
Suppliers