Briefly Describe the Functions Performed by the Government and Political

question 10

Essay

Briefly describe the functions performed by the government and political institution.

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Definitions:

Internal Accounting System

The accounting system that collects, aggregates, and generates and distributes budgeted and actual financial and cost information within the firm for use by executives and managers for both decision making and control.

Management Accounting

The accounting system used within the organization to help the organization achieve its goals.

Financial Accounting

Accounting for the revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equities of an organization, concentrating on external users (shareholders, lenders, and government). Constrained by FASB rulings and other generally accepted accounting principles.

Tax Purposes

The reasons or objectives related to the calculation and payment of taxes to comply with legal requirements.