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Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting – D196 2026 study material covering financial accounting principles, managerial accounting, financial statements, accounting transactions, budgeting, cost concepts, financial analysis, and essential accounting terminology. Includes organized study notes, practice questions, answers, and detailed rationales to support effective WGU coursework, revision, exam preparation, and review.

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Principles of Financial and
Managerial Accounting –
D196 2026 | Study Guide,
Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Exam Review | Complete
Ethics Study Guide



Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,Accounting plays a vital role in the decision-making Identify the issue
process. Which action is the first step in the decision-
making process?


The money that a company needs to buy its land, pay its Investors, creditors, and retained business earnings
employees, and buy its supplies is called capital. What are
the potential sources of capital for a business?


Which primary area of accounting generates reports for Management accounting
internal users?



True or False: Accountants measure and communicate the True
results of business activities.



Which group uses financial information to evaluate Lenders
whether a company will be able to repay a loan?



Which of the primary financial statements reports the Balance sheet
resources, obligations, and owner's equity of a company?



What is the role of the IASB in regulating accounting Establish international accounting standards
standards?



What group of people make up the FASB? People from a variety of business-related backgrounds




What is the role of the GASB in setting accounting The GASB is a private-sector organization that establishes accounting and financial
standards? reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments.



In what way do accountants have an economic incentive to The value of the information produced by accountants is related to the confidence
conduct themselves ethically? that users have in the reliability of that information.



How is it possible for an accountant to intentionally deceive There is flexibility inherent in the assumptions underlying the preparation of financial
financial statement users and yet still technically be in statements.
compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP)?


Your boss approaches you with a concerning letter from The company has not filed its taxes in accordance with the law.
the IRS and asks you to explain the role of the IRS in
regulating accounting standards. Based on the role of the
IRS, what could be the problem detailed in the letter?

, Anika is considering investing in a tech company that is Financial reports
known for developing smart home appliances. Before
investing, Anika first wants to ensure that the company's
past financial performance has been satisfactory and that
the company manages its cash flows well. What type of
accounting information would provide this evidence for
Anika?


Alliah Company just released its public accounting data for Government agencies
20X9. Which user of accounting information will monitor
this data to ensure that the company is providing sufficient
information for investors?


A new product line manager approaches the accounting Evaluation
department in order to understand the past performance of
the product line he has been asked to manage in the
future. Which role of accounting involves obtaining and
using financial information to determine the financial health
and performance of a business or product line?


You read in the newspaper that a local company you are Implement professional sanctions
familiar with has been found guilty in court of publishing
financial statements that are false and misleading to users
of those financial statements. In this situation, what could
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(AICPA) do in response to the accountants who were
found guilty of unethical conduct in accounting practices?


What is the correct summary sequence in the accounting Analyze, Record, Summarize, Prepare
cycle?



Business documents, such as a sales invoice, a purchase To confirm that a transaction has occurred
order, or a check stub, are an important part of the
accounting process. From an accounting cycle standpoint,
what is purpose of business documents?


What is the purpose of the financial accounting cycle? To turn transactions into financial statements and provide useful financial
information for decision makers



What is a transaction in accounting? An interaction in which two parties exchange something of value




In the context of the financial accounting cycle, what is the A specific accounting record that provides an efficient way to categorize similar
definition of an account? types of transactions




What is an arm's-length transaction? An exchange between two independent parties

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