Business Decisions and the Accounting Function

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Respond to the following questions using grammatically correct language and appropriate APA citations. To achieve a proficient grade in this assignment, answer the proficient-level queries for each question. To achieve a distinguished grade, answer both sets of queries for each question.

  1. Question 1:
    • Proficient-level:
      • There are several important functions performed in an organization, among which accounting is one of them. Define the accounting function and discuss how it differs from double-entry bookkeeping.
      • What types of information are critical to the performance of the accounting function in an organization?
    • Distinguished-level:
      • What are the three groups of functions performed by accountants?
      • Discuss the activities that are part of each group.
  2. Question 2:
    • Proficient-level:
      • There are many opportunities available for careers in the accounting profession. Select five from the many presented in the Accounting Principles: A Business Perspective, Financial Accounting text and fully describe the nature of the work performed.
    • Distinguished-level:
      • For each of the selected opportunities, state the education and certification requirements necessary to be considered for employment.
  3. Question 3:
    • Proficient-level:
      • The field of accounting can be divided into two distinct, but sometimes overlapping categories. Describe the similarities and differences between the two categories and provide examples of the users of each type of data that are the result of the work in each category.
    • Distinguished-level:
      • Describe the four major types of internal management decisions that utilize management accounting information.
  4. Question 4:
    • Proficient-level:
      • In the development of financial accounting standards there are six organizations that are influential in the establishment of GAAP. Identify each and define who is included in their membership.
    • Distinguished-level:
      • Each organization has contributed in a different way. Describe how each of the six organizations is involved in work on the GAAP.
  5. Question 5:
    • Proficient-level:
      • Describe the role that ethics plays in the field of accounting.
      • How can a business organization that has an accounting function better protect itself from potential scandals and law suits?
    • Distinguished-level:
      • What is a code of conduct and how can its adoption further ethical decision-making in an organization?

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Question 1:
Proficient-level:
Accounting and double-entry bookkeeping are both significant techniques in presenting the
economic phenomenon, condition, and performance of a business entity. Accounting is an
information system (IS) – comprises the practice of reporting, categorizing, evaluating and
construing the financial performance and condition of a business – in order to present it to both
internal and external users for better decision making related to concerned business. In contrast,
Bookkeeping is a recording method, in sequential arrangement, the routine business transactions.
It’s one of the major elements of AIS (Accounting Information System).
• What types of information are critical to the performance of the accounting function in
an organization?
The critical information in accounting system concerns principally to financial information based
on transactions, which is accessible through financial websites or journals. Additionally,
financial information presented in financial statements helps internal and external users to make
predictions and forecasts for effective decision making.
Distinguished-level:


What are the three groups of functions performed by accountants?

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The essential function is the effective and efficient data collection and saving rel...


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