Which of the following would be considered an internal user of accounting data?

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  • Users of Accounting Information

    The accounting process provides financial data for a broad range of individuals whose objectives in studying the data vary widely. Three primary users of accounting information were previously identified, internal users, external users, and government/IRS. Each group uses accounting information differently and requires the information to be presented differently.

    Internal Users

    Accounting supplies managers and owners with significant financial data that is useful for decision making. This type of accounting is generally referred to as managerial accounting.

    Some of the ways internal users employ accounting information include the following:

    • Assessing how management has discharged its responsibility for protecting and managing the company’s resources
    • Shaping decisions about when to borrow or invest company resources
    • Shaping decisions about expansion or downsizing

    External Users

    Typically called financial accounting, the record of a business’ financial history for use by external entities is used for many purposes. The external users of accounting information fall into six groups; each has different interests in the company and wants answers to unique questions. The groups and some of their possible questions are:

    • Owners and prospective owners. Has the company earned satisfactory income on its total investment? Should an investment be made in this company? Should the present investment be increased, decreased, or retained at the same level? Can the company install costly pollution control equipment and still be profitable?
    • Creditors and lenders. Should a loan be granted to the company? Will the company be able to pay its debts as they become due?
    • Employees and their unions. Does the company have the ability to pay increased wages? Is the company financially able to provide long-term employment for its workforce?
    • Customers. Does the company offer useful products at fair prices? Will the company survive long enough to honor its product warranties?
    • Governmental units. Is the company, such as a local public utility, charging a fair rate for its services?
    • General public. Is the company providing useful products and gainful employment for citizens without causing serious environmental problems?

    Some of the ways external users employ accounting information include the following:

    • Stockholders have the right to know how a company is managing its investments
    • Federal and State Governments require tax returns and other documents often prepared by accountants
    • Banks or lending institutions may use accounting information to guide decisions such as whether to lend or how much to lend a business
    • Investors will also use accounting information to guide investment decisions

    General-purpose financial statements provide much of the information needed by external users of financial accounting. These financial statements are formal reports providing information on a company’s financial position, cash inflows and outflows, and the results of operations. Many companies publish these statements in annual reports, also known as a 10-K or a 10-Q (quarterly report). The annual report contains the independent auditor’s opinion as to the fairness of the financial statements, as well as information about the company’s activities, products, and plans. Typically, the best place to find these reports for a public company can be on their website under the Investor relations section. Financial statements used by external entities are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. We will discuss the language of GAAP further in later sections.

    Government/IRS

    Government agencies that track and use taxes are interested in the financial story of a business. They want to know whether the business is paying taxes according to current tax laws. The language in which tax-related financial statements are prepared is called IRC or Internal Revenue Code. Tax preparation will be outside the scope of this course.

    Important Points to Remember

    • Internal users are people within a business organization who use financial information. Examples of internal users are owners, managers, and employees.
    • External users are people outside the business entity (organization) who use accounting information. Examples of external users are suppliers, banks, customers, investors, potential investors, and tax authorities.

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    • Which of the following is not considered an internal user of accounting data?
    • Which of the following would not be considered an internal users of accounting data for a company Mcq?
    • Which of the following would be considered an internal users of accounting data for a company *?
    • What are the 3 internal users of accounting?
    • Which of the following is not considered an external user of accounting data?
    • Who are the external users of accounting data?
    • Which of the following is not an internal user of accounting data?
    • Which one of the following is not an example of external users?

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    • Which of the following is not considered an internal user of accounting data?
    • Which of the following would not be considered an internal users of accounting data for a company Mcq?
    • Which of the following would be considered an internal users of accounting data for a company *?
    • What are the 3 internal users of accounting?

    11. Which of the following user groups is an internal user of accounting information

    for the XYZ Company Ltd?

    a. auditors from the Australian Taxation Office.

    *b. management of XYZ Company.

    c. creditors of XYZ Company.

    d. customers of XYZ Company.

    Answer: b

    Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'

    information needs.

    Feedback: Managers are internal users of accounting information.

    12. Which of the following users would not be considered an internal user of

    accounting data for a company?

    a. the chief executive officer of the company.

    b. the financial director of the company.

    *c. a creditor of the company.

    d. a salesperson employed by the company.

    Answer: c

    Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'

    information needs.

    Feedback: Creditors are an external resource provider.

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    a56.Which list below best describes the major services performed by public accountants?57.Preparing tax returns and engaging in tax planning is performed by

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    Which of the following is not considered an internal user of accounting data?

    Creditors use accounting information to determine whether the entity can pay its obligations or not. Creditors are the outsiders that lend money to the company. Therefore, creditors would not be considered internal users of accounting data for a company.

    Which of the following would not be considered an internal users of accounting data for a company Mcq?

    Answer choice c. External users are not involved in the day to day operations and are external to the organization. Examples of external users can include creditors and investors.

    Which of the following would be considered an internal users of accounting data for a company *?

    Internal users of accounting information are those individuals inside a company who plan, organize, and run the business. These users are directly involved in managing and operating the business. These include marketing managers, production supervisors, finance directors, company officers and owners.

    What are the 3 internal users of accounting?

    Examples of internal users are owners, managers, and employees. External users are people outside the business entity (organization) who use accounting information.

    Which of the following is not considered an external user of accounting data?

    An external user of accounting data is one that is not an employee or manager within the company and is not involved in the day to day operations. The CFO is considered an internal user. Economic planners, labor unions, and customers are all external users.

    Who are the external users of accounting data?

    External users are people outside the business entity (organization) who use accounting information. Examples of external users are suppliers, banks, customers, investors, potential investors, and tax authorities.

    Which of the following is not an internal user of accounting data?

    Answer and Explanation: A c) creditor is not an internal user. Creditors are external users who rely on financial accounting rather than managerial accounting to make decisions.

    Which one of the following is not an example of external users?

    Answer and Explanation: Internal users are people inside the business. Examples include employees, management, and owners. External users are people outside the business. Examples include investors, government authorities, customers, suppliers, bankers, and regulatory agencies.

    Which of the following is an internal user of accounting data?

    Examples of internal users are owners, managers, and employees. External users are people outside the business entity (organization) who use accounting information. Examples of external users are suppliers, banks, customers, investors, potential investors, and tax authorities.

    Who are the internal users of accounts?

    Internal Users: Internal users are inside the business of the entity..
    Example: managers, owners, directors, CEO, CFO etc..
    External Users: These are outside the affairs of the entity..
    Example: Creditors. Government, Shareholders etc..

    Which of the following would not be considered an internal users of accounting data?

    Creditors are the outsiders that lend money to the company. Therefore, creditors would not be considered internal users of accounting data for a company.

    Which of the following can be considered as an internal user *?

    Internal users refers to mangers who use accounting information in making decision related to the company's operation.