Question

Determine which of the statements below explain what an accounting system does. (Check all that apply.) Multiple select question. It helps users to be better informed, so they can evaluate the risks and returns of different business decisions. It is a computerized information platform designed to replace formal financial statements. It collects and processes data from transactions and events. It organizes financial information into useful reports. It communicates financial information to decision makers.

Answer 1

Answer:

I. It helps users to be better informed, so they can evaluate the risks and returns of different business decisions.

II. It collects and processes data from transactions and events.

III. It organizes financial information into useful reports.

IV. It communicates financial information to decision makers.

Explanation:

Financial accounting is an accounting technique used for analyzing, summarizing and reporting of financial transactions like sales costs, purchase costs, payables and receivables of an organization using standard financial guidelines such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial accounting standards board (FASB).

The fundamental functions of an accounting system includes;

I. It helps users to be better informed, so they can evaluate the risks and returns of different business decisions.

II. It collects and processes data from transactions and events.

III. It organizes financial information into useful reports.

IV. It communicates financial information to decision makers.