Tag: Financial Accounting

An information system which combines data and analytical models or data analysis tools to help with semi-structured and unstructured problem solving of an operational nature is called?

Select ONE answer:

1. An expert support system
2. A decision support system
3. A knowledge work system
4. An office automation system

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct == > An information system which combines data and analytical models or data analysis tools to help with semi-structured and unstructured problem solving and decision making in an operational context is a decision support system (2). An expert support system (1) is a sophisticated database that pools data from internal and external sources and makes information available to senior managers in an easy-to-use form so they can make strategic, unstructured decisions. A knowledge work system (3) facilitates the creation and integration of new knowledge into an organisation while an office automation system (4) increases the productivity of data and information workers.
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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According to the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting to support the effective working of capital markets for the benefit of businesses, then financial statements must have which ONE of fundamental qualitative characteristics listed below?

Select ONE answer:

1. Understandability
2. Faithfulness of representation
3. Comparability
4. Timeliness

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct == > Faithfulness of representation is one of the fundamental characteristics that investors will be able to rely on them in making their decisions. Understandability, Timeliness and Verifiability are enhancing characteristics to this fundamental characteristic.
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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According to the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting to support the effective working of capital markets for the benefit of businesses, then financial statements must have which ONE of fundamental qualitative characteristics listed below?

Select ONE answer:

1. Relevance
2. Comparability
3. Timeliness
4. Verifiability

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 1

1. Correct == > Relevance is one of the fundamental characteristics that investors will be able to rely on them in making their decisions. Comparability, Timeliness and Verifiability are enhancing characteristics to this fundamental characteristic.
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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In relation to users of financial information, which of the following statements is true?

Select ONE answer:

1. External users evaluate the performance of a company’s management using management accounting
2. Financial reporting provides information to managers and people outside the company, such as investors
3. Management accounting provides information to managers and people outside the company, such as investors
4. Financial reporting generates confidential information for internal decision makers such as executives and management

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct == > External users do not have access to management accounting information (1) and (3). Financial reporting does provide information to both managers and people outside the company, such as investors (2) but it is not confidential (4).
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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