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Grade A
This WGU D774 (Introduction to Business Accounting)
covers basic financial statements, accounting cycles, and
business metrics. This Pre-Assessment (PA) require application
of accounting concepts and complete memorization.
Exam Description & Core Topics
The course evaluates your ability to understand and apply
fundamental accounting principles:
Financial Statements: Balance sheets, income statements,
and statement of cash flows.
Accounting Cycle: Debits, credits, journal entries, and the
adjusting process.
Business Analysis: Break-even analysis, financial ratios, and
basic budgeting.
Accounting Concepts: Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) and the role of the FASB.
Pre-Assessment (PA) Highlights
The PA models the difficulty and question style of the final
exam.
Use this PA to identify weak areas before scheduling your OA.
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, Quiz_________________?
Which ancient civilization dates to the early development of
accounting? -
Answer
Ancient Mesopotamia (c. 3000 BCE)
Quiz_________________?
Which year is associated with the stock market crash that had a
profound economic impact? -
Answer
1929
Quiz_________________?
What was the regulatory outcome of accounting scandals such as
Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco? -
Answer
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was introduced, requiring stricter financial
controls and oversight.
2
, Quiz_________________?
A business owner is trying to better understand their company's
financial performance and operations. The owner recently learned that
two types of accounting—financial accounting and managerial
accounting—serve different purposes. What is one difference between
them? -
Answer
Financial accounting focuses on external reporting, while managerial
accounting focuses on internal decision-making.
Quiz_________________?
Which statement describes the focus of managerial accounting? -
Answer
Improving future results based on an analysis of past performance
Quiz_________________?
A company is preparing annual financial statements to share with
investors. Which characteristic of financial accounting reports applies in
this situation? -
Answer
They include monetary and nonmonetary information.
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