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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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