Match the Terms with the Definitions

question 34

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with the definitions.

-Focusing on tax planning,preparing tax returns,and dealing with the Internal Revenue Service and other governmental agencies.

• A) accountant
• B) accounting
• C) accounting derk
• D) analyzing
• E) auditing
• F) bookkeeper
• G) budgeting
• H) Certified Public Accountant
• I) classifying
• J)controller
• K) corporation
• L) cost accounting
• M) financial accounting
• N) generally accepted accounting principles
• O) internal auditing
• P) interpreting
• Q) manufacturing business
• R) merchandising business
• S) para-accountant
• T) partnership
• U) recording
• V) reporting
• W) service business
• X) sole proprietorship
• Y) summarizing
• Z) tax accounting

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Definitions:

Apparent Authority

A form of authority that an agent appears to have based on the principal's actions, leading third parties to reasonably believe the agent has the authority to act.

Negotiable Instruments

Written contracts (like checks, promissory notes, and bills of exchange) that guarantee the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time.

Actual Authority

The explicit power given to an agent by a principal, allowing the agent to act on the principal's behalf.

Express Authority

Explicit, direct power given to an individual or entity to perform actions or make decisions on behalf of another.