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LSU ACCT 2000 Lowe
Ardoin Exam 3 Questions &
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72 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 72 verified exam questions with correct answers and detailed rationales focused
on accounting principles. It serves as a comprehensive resource for financial and managerial accounting
concepts. Students can utilize this material for effective study, review, and preparation for certification
exams in accounting.
CONTENTS
01 Performance Measurement Q1–Q11
02 Financial Reporting Q12–Q23
03 Management Functions Q24–Q36
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, 04 Cost Concepts Q37–Q48
05 Cost Behavior Q49–Q55
06 Budgeting Process Q56–Q72
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 72
external
CORRECT ANSWER
Financial accounting is an ______ primary user
RATIONALE
Financial accounting primarily serves external users, such as investors and creditors, who require reliable financial
information to assess the organization's performance and make informed decisions. This focus on external reporting
distinguishes financial accounting from managerial accounting, which is directed towards internal stakeholders.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 72
internal
CORRECT ANSWER
managerial accounting is a _____ primary user
RATIONALE
Managerial accounting primarily serves internal users, such as management, by providing relevant financial and
operational information for decision-making, planning, and control. This focus on internal stakeholders
distinguishes it from financial accounting, which targets external users like investors and creditors.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 72
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, yes
CORRECT ANSWER
are you required to follow GAAP in financial accounting
RATIONALE
Following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) ensures consistency, reliability, and transparency in
financial reporting, which is critical for stakeholders to make informed decisions. Adhering to GAAP is mandatory for
publicly traded companies to maintain investor trust and comply with regulatory requirements.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 72
no
CORRECT ANSWER
are you required to follow GAAP in managerial accounting
RATIONALE
Managerial accounting focuses on internal decision-making and does not require adherence to Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP), allowing for flexibility in reporting to meet management's needs. This distinction
emphasizes the primary purpose of managerial accounting: to provide relevant information for planning, controlling,
and decision-making rather than external reporting.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 72
a. depreciation of factory equipment
b. wages of salesperson
c. wages of matching operator
d. insurance on factory equipment
B. WAGES OF SALESPERSON
CORRECT ANSWER
for a manufacturing company, which of the following is an example of a period cost rather than a product cost?
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