Match the Following External Users of Financial Accounting Information with the Type

question 46

Short Answer

Match the following external users of financial accounting information with the type of decision that user will make with the information.
a. Creditor
b. Investor
c. Regulatory Agency
d Internal Revenue Service
_______ (1) Is the company operating within prescribed guidelines?
_______ (2) Is the company complying with tax laws?
_______ (3) Is the company able to pay its debts?
_______ (4) Is the company a good investment?

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan outstanding.

Discount Rate

The interest rate applied within the framework of discounted cash flow analysis to estimate the present value of future cash inflows.

Present Value

The present-day worth of money expected in the future or series of cash flows, calculated using a fixed rate of return.

Compounded Monthly

The process where interest is added to the principal amount each month, and future interest is earned on the increased balance.