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Accounting: The Key to Success

C H A P T E R 1C H A P T E R 1

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1. Describe accounting and its goals and uses.

2. Describe forms of business organizations.

3. Identify users and uses of accounting.

4. Explain why ethics and social responsibility are crucial to accounting.

5. Identify opportunities in accounting and related fields.

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

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Accounting is a process that involves collecting information, recording it, and then reporting it to various decision makers.

What is Accounting?What is Accounting?

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Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation

Forms of OrganizationForms of Organization

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One owner Separate entity for

accounting purposes Not a separate legal

entity from the owner Unlimited liability Limited life Owner taxed on

profits

Sole ProprietorshipsSole Proprietorships

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Two or more owners Separate entity for

accounting purposes Not a separate legal

entity from the owners Unlimited liability Limited life Owners taxed on

profits

PartnershipsPartnerships

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One or more owners Separate entity for

accounting purposes Separate legal entity

from the owner(s) Limited liability Unlimited life Corporation taxed on

profits

CorporationsCorporations

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Not-for-profit and government organizations

No identifiable owner Examples: schools,

charities, libraries, hospitals, police, shelters

Non-Business OrganizationsNon-Business Organizations

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Internal Owners Managers

External Bankers and other

creditors Investors and

potential investors Unions External auditors CRA

Users of Accounting InformationUsers of Accounting Information

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What are the manufacturing expenses per unit of product?

What is the most profitable mix of services?

How much do we have to sell to break even?

How much profit did we earn last month? Are we keeping our expenses under

control?

Questions asked by internal usersQuestions asked by internal users

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Can the company repay current loans? Is the purchaser able to pay for goods

purchased? Do revenues include only those for the

current period? Have all expenses been recorded? Is net income large enough to support a

request for increased pay?

Questions asked by external usersQuestions asked by external users

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One of the primary goals of accounting is to provide useful information for decision making.

In order for the information to be useful, it must be trusted.

Accountants must act in an ethical manner in order for the information they produce to be trusted.

Ethics in AccountingEthics in Accounting

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Ethical obligations of accountants: Maintain a high level of professional

competence. Treat sensitive information as confidential. Exercise personal integrity. Be objective in matters of financial

disclosure.

Ethics and Social ResponsibilityEthics and Social Responsibility

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Broad fields of accounting include: Financial accounting Managerial accounting Taxation Accounting-related fields

Accounting OpportunitiesAccounting Opportunities

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Accountants may work as: Private accountants Public accountants Government accountants

Accounting OpportunitiesAccounting Opportunities

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Professional certifications in Canada: Certified General Accountant (CGA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Chartered Accountant (CA)

Professional CertificationProfessional Certification

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