Which of the Following Statements Represents a Similarity Between Financial

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements represents a similarity between financial and managerial accounting?

• A) Both are useful in providing information for external users.
• B) Both are governed by GAAP.
• C) Both draw upon data from an organization's accounting system.
• D) Both rely heavily on published financial statements.
• E) Both are solely concerned with historical transactions.

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