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The standards, conventions, and rules that accountants follow to prepare financial reports are known as:

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generally accepted accounting principles

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Which type of accounting focuses on reporting information to executives and internal users of information who are involved in making day-to-day operating decisions such as purchasing and hiring?

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management

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What is the term for a financial reporting period of time beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31?

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calendar year

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What is the common term for a retirement savings plan sponsored by employers that will allow workers to save and invest from their paychecks before taxes?

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401K savings plan

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Which career involves providing financial advice to help individuals and business organizations, and requires education and experience as well as passing a uniform exam? Options: bookkeeper, accounting clerk, public accountant, certified public accountant

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certified public accountant

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Which term refers to the owner having full responsibility for company debts and obligations?

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unlimited liability

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In which type of business ownership structure does each owner in the group risk losing his/her personal property even though responsibilities are shared? Options: limited liability company, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation

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partnership

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The accounting assumption that a business is expected to survive and operate indefinitely is called a:

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going concern

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Which type of business buys raw materials and transforms them into finished products?

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manufacturing

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In which type of business are operations and production usually unaffected when ownership is transferred? Options: corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, limited liability company

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corporation