Although Accounting Has Several Specific Uses,the Overall Purpose of Accounting

question 76

Multiple Choice

Although accounting has several specific uses,the overall purpose of accounting can be summarized as:

• A)To provide financial information that is useful to decision makers.
• B)To meet the legal requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB).
• C)To allow the government to track business activity levels.
• D)To compute the profit or loss and declared dividend of a business firm.

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Definitions:

Performance Appraisal

is the systematic process of evaluating and documenting an employee's performance, including aspects like work achievements and skills, typically conducted by their supervisors.

Ethnocentric Behavior

The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group, often leading to prejudice and discrimination against other groups.

Career-planning Systems

Structured programs and tools that help individuals develop and manage their career paths according to their strengths, interests, and market demand.

Forced-Distribution Method

A performance evaluation technique where employees are ranked in accordance with a predetermined distribution curve, forcing managers to identify top and bottom performers.