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Question: Certified Public Accountant
a) Telling the results of the financial information.
b) A business that makes a product to sell.
c) Entering financial information about events affecting the company into the accounting system.
d) A public accountant who has met certain educational and experience requirements and has passed an
examination prepared by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Correct Answer: d) A public accountant who has met certain educational and experience requirements
and has passed an examination prepared by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Explanation: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a public accountant who has fulfilled the
necessary education, experience, and examination requirements established by the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
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Question: Discussion Memorandum
a) A business that buys products to sell.
b) A type of ownership structure in which more than one person owns the business.
c) The accountant who oversees the entire accounting process and is the principal accounting officer of
a company.
d) The first document issued by FASB when developing an accounting standard. This document
identifies the pros and cons of various accounting treatments for an event.
Correct Answer: d) The first document issued by FASB when developing an accounting standard. This
document identifies the pros and cons of various accounting treatments for an event.
Explanation: A Discussion Memorandum is a document issued by the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) that outlines various accounting treatments for an event, including their advantages and
disadvantages, to facilitate public discussion.
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Question: Financial Accounting
a) A public accountant who has met certain educational and experience requirements and has passed an
examination prepared by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
b) Reviewing the operating and accounting control procedures adopted by management to make sure
the controls are adequate and being followed; assuring that accurate and timely information is
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