WGU D774 – PRE-ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 |
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS.
Which ancient civilisation dates to the early development of accounting?
Ancient Mesopotamia (c. 3000 BCE)
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Which year is associated with the stock market crash that had a profound
economic impact?
1929
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What was the regulatory outcome of accounting scandals such as Enron,
WorldCom, and Tyco?
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was introduced, requiring stricter financial controls
and oversight.
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Which statement describes the focus of managerial accounting?
Improving future results based on an analysis of past performance
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A company is preparing annual financial statements to share with investors.
Which characteristic of financial accounting reports applies in this situation?
They include monetary and nonmonetary information.
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A publicly traded company is preparing to issue stock to its investors. As part of
the process, the company must submit financial disclosures and filings to the
regulatory agency overseeing securities markets. Which federal agency is
responsible for this regulation?
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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Which organization is an independent, nonprofit entity responsible for setting
financial accounting and reporting standards for public and private sector
businesses in the United States that use generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP)?
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
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What is the purpose of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(PCAOB)?
It oversees the audits of public companies to protect investors.
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A multinational corporation wants to hire an audit firm with extensive
experience in financial statement auditing for publicly traded companies. Which
type of firm would be the most suitable choice?
Big Four
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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?
Financial accounting focuses on external reporting, while managerial
accounting focuses on internal decision-making.
Which accounting formula does the income statement represent?
Revenues - expenses
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What does a company's operating expense on the income statement represent?
The day-to-day operational costs not associated with the direct selling of
products or services
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AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 |
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS.
Which ancient civilisation dates to the early development of accounting?
Ancient Mesopotamia (c. 3000 BCE)
-
Which year is associated with the stock market crash that had a profound
economic impact?
1929
-
What was the regulatory outcome of accounting scandals such as Enron,
WorldCom, and Tyco?
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was introduced, requiring stricter financial controls
and oversight.
-
-
Which statement describes the focus of managerial accounting?
Improving future results based on an analysis of past performance
-
A company is preparing annual financial statements to share with investors.
Which characteristic of financial accounting reports applies in this situation?
They include monetary and nonmonetary information.
-
A publicly traded company is preparing to issue stock to its investors. As part of
the process, the company must submit financial disclosures and filings to the
regulatory agency overseeing securities markets. Which federal agency is
responsible for this regulation?
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
, -
Which organization is an independent, nonprofit entity responsible for setting
financial accounting and reporting standards for public and private sector
businesses in the United States that use generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP)?
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
-
What is the purpose of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(PCAOB)?
It oversees the audits of public companies to protect investors.
-
A multinational corporation wants to hire an audit firm with extensive
experience in financial statement auditing for publicly traded companies. Which
type of firm would be the most suitable choice?
Big Four
-
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?
Financial accounting focuses on external reporting, while managerial
accounting focuses on internal decision-making.
Which accounting formula does the income statement represent?
Revenues - expenses
-
What does a company's operating expense on the income statement represent?
The day-to-day operational costs not associated with the direct selling of
products or services
-
