, TESTBANK FOR Accounting Reporting, Analysis and Decision Making, 8th
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to accompany
Accounting:
Reporting, analysis and
decision making 8e
by
Carlon et al.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026
, Chapter 1: An introduction to accounting
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© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.1
,Test bank to accompany Accounting: Reporting, analysis and decision making 8e. Not for distribution in
full.
Chapter 1: An introduction to accounting
Multiple-choice questions
1. The provision of accounting information within the business entity is referred to as:
a. financial accounting.
*b. management accounting.
c. commercial accounting.
d. public accounting.
Answer: b
Learning objective 1.1 – Explain the business context and the need for decision
making.
Feedback: The provision of information within the business entity is referred to as
management accounting.
2. The accounting process includes which steps:
*a. identifying, measuring, recording and communicating.
b. identifying, recording, communicating and justifying.
c. measuring, adjusting, recording and communicating.
d. measuring, evaluating, recording and communicating.
Answer: a
Learning objective 1.2 – Define accounting, describe the accounting process and
define the diverse role of accountants.
Feedback: The four steps of the accounting process are identifying, measuring,
recording and communicating relevant transactions and events.
3. The sole trader form of business organisation:
a. must have at least two owners.
b. combines business records with the personal records of the owner.
*c. results in the owner having personal liability for the debts of the business.
d. is a separate legal entity.
Answer: c
Learning objective 1.3 – Explain the characteristics of the main forms of business
organisation.
Feedback: Under the sole trader business structure the owner of the business has no
separate legal existence from the business. The owner of the business is therefore
personally liable for the debts of the business.
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, Chapter 1: An introduction to accounting
4. The majority of business in Australia is transacted by:
a. sole traders.
b. partnerships.
c. government units.
*d. companies.
Answer: d
Learning objective 1.3 – Explain the characteristics of the main forms of business
organisation.
Feedback: The majority of business in Australia is transacted by companies.
5. One advantage of the company form of business structure is that:
a. it has limited life.
b. the liability of the owners is unlimited.
*c. it provides the owners with shared control.
d. it makes higher profits.
Answer: c
Learning objective 1.3 – Explain the characteristics of the main forms of business
organisation.
Feedback: A company is a separate legal entity and has an indefinite life that is
independent of the shareholders. Shareholders of most companies have limited liability
for the debts of the company and if there is more than one director, the decision
making is usually a shared responsibility.
6. A company has the following set of characteristics:
a. provides owners with shared control, simple to establish.
b. simple to set up, owner retains control.
*c. complex to set up, provides owners with shared control.
d. provides owners with shared control, unlimited liability.
Answer: c
Learning objective 1.3 – Explain the characteristics of the main forms of business
organisation.
Feedback: There are initial costs associated with incorporation for a company and
then ongoing fees and regulations to comply with. If there is more than one director,
then the decision making is usually a shared responsibility. Shareholders of most
companies have limited liability for the debts of the company.
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,Test bank to accompany Accounting: Reporting, analysis and decision making 8e. Not for distribution in
full.
7. Which of the following statements is false?
*a. The definition of reporting entity forms the foundation of the Conceptual
Framework as all other elements flow from it.
b. A reporting entity must prepare general purpose financial reports that comply with
accounting standards.
c. Political or economic importance is a factor in determining whether an entity is a
reporting entity.
d. The objective of general purpose financial reports is to provide information that is
useful to existing and potential investors, creditors and other external users.
Answer: a
Learning objective 1.4 – Understand the Conceptual Framework and the purpose of
financial reporting.
Feedback: The objective of general purpose reporting forms the foundation of the
Conceptual Framework. If we know why we need to report then who needs to report
can be determined and then what and how the information is to be reported follow. All
the other statements are correct.
8. The purpose of financial reports is to:
*a. provide information for decision making.
b. report profit.
c. pay tax to the ATO.
d. report to the bank.
Answer: a
Learning objective 1.4 – Understand the Conceptual Framework and the purpose of
financial reporting.
Feedback: The purpose of financial reports is to provide information for decision
making.
9. Who of the following would not be considered an internal user of accounting data
for the XYZ Company Ltd?
a. the chief executive officer of the company.
b. a production manager.
c. the company's sales manager.
*d. a share investor.
Answer: d
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Internal users of accounting information are managers who plan, organise
and control the business.
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, Chapter 1: An introduction to accounting
10. Which of the following user groups would use accounting information to determine
whether an advertising proposal will be cost effective?
a. investors in shares.
*b. marketing managers.
c. creditors.
d. chief financial officer.
Answer: b
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Evaluating an advertising proposal would occur internally and would
typically be undertaken in the marketing department.
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.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.5
,Test bank to accompany Accounting: Reporting, analysis and decision making 8e. Not for distribution in
full.
13. Which of the following is not a principal type of business activity?
a. operating.
b. investing.
c. financing.
*d. delivering.
Answer: d
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: The three main types of business activities are operating, investing and
financing. Delivery is a function of operating activities.
14. Borrowing money is an example of a/an:
a. marketing activity.
*b. financing activity.
c. investing activity.
d. operating activity.
Answer: b
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Borrowing money is one of the two main sources of outside funds for
companies. The other is the issue of shares to investors.
15. Buying assets required to operate a business is an example of a/an:
a. advertising activity.
b. financing activity.
*c. investing activity.
d. operating activity.
Answer: c
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Investing activities involve purchasing resources an entity needs in order to
operate.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.6
, Chapter 1: An introduction to accounting
16. The activity involved with employing the resources of the business to generate
revenues is:
a. accounting.
b. financing.
c. investing.
*d. operating.
Answer: d
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Once a business has acquired resources it needs to employ those resources
to generate revenues from operating activities.
17. Buying and selling products are examples of:
*a. operating activities.
b. investing activities.
c. financing activities.
d. delivering activities.
Answer: a
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Buying and selling products are examples of operating activities.
18. The common characteristic possessed by all assets is:
a. long life.
b. great monetary value.
c. tangible nature.
*d. future economic benefit.
Answer: d
Learning objective 1.6 – Identify the elements of each of the four main financial
statements.
Feedback: An asset is defined in the Conceptual Framework as a resource controlled
by the entity as a result of past events from which future economic benefits are
expected.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.7
Edition Carlon
Important Notes
The file organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
⚠️Note on Answer Keys: If the answer key is not included within the chapter
questions, you will find the complete answers and solutions at the end of each
chapter.
✅ Why Buy From Us?
📚 Complete & organized chapter-by-chapter – no missing content, no guessing.
⚡ Instant digital delivery – get your file the moment you pay, no waiting.
📅 Always up to date – we track new editions so you always get the latest version.
💬 Friendly support – real humans ready to help, anytime you need us.
🔒 Safe & secure – thousands of satisfied students trust us every semester.
🛡️Our Guarantees
💰 Money-Back Guarantee: Not satisfied? We offer a full refund – no questions asked.
🔄 Wrong File? No Problem: Contact us and we will replace it immediately with the
correct version, free of charge.
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, Test bank
to accompany
Accounting:
Reporting, analysis and
decision making 8e
by
Carlon et al.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026
, Chapter 1: An introduction to accounting
Copyright Notice & Terms of Use
Wiley permits the following uses of these Wiley-provided instructors’ materials (the
“Material”):
PowerPoints may be used and adapted by the instructor as presentation material
in classroom lectures
Selected Test Bank materials may be included in instructor-created
quizzes/tests/exams, hand-outs and/or assignments
Selected solutions may be made available to students for end of chapter
questions that are set as homework
These materials should only be made available to students that are enrolled in
the unit where the Wiley text is prescribed
They should be distributed through a secure, password-protected course
website and be available for no longer than the duration of the course.
The limited permission set out above does not extend in any other circumstance to the
reproduction, transmission or display of Material in any other format or medium and
for clarity, does not extend to inclusion in course packs or any saleable products,
without written consent of Wiley. Neither the Solutions Manual or the Test Banks
should ever be distributed in full or significant part.
Please note that, in order to protect the integrity of problem material, permission to
reproduce solutions in any format is not included in this grant of permission and will
be reviewed by Wiley on a case-by-case basis.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.1
,Test bank to accompany Accounting: Reporting, analysis and decision making 8e. Not for distribution in
full.
Chapter 1: An introduction to accounting
Multiple-choice questions
1. The provision of accounting information within the business entity is referred to as:
a. financial accounting.
*b. management accounting.
c. commercial accounting.
d. public accounting.
Answer: b
Learning objective 1.1 – Explain the business context and the need for decision
making.
Feedback: The provision of information within the business entity is referred to as
management accounting.
2. The accounting process includes which steps:
*a. identifying, measuring, recording and communicating.
b. identifying, recording, communicating and justifying.
c. measuring, adjusting, recording and communicating.
d. measuring, evaluating, recording and communicating.
Answer: a
Learning objective 1.2 – Define accounting, describe the accounting process and
define the diverse role of accountants.
Feedback: The four steps of the accounting process are identifying, measuring,
recording and communicating relevant transactions and events.
3. The sole trader form of business organisation:
a. must have at least two owners.
b. combines business records with the personal records of the owner.
*c. results in the owner having personal liability for the debts of the business.
d. is a separate legal entity.
Answer: c
Learning objective 1.3 – Explain the characteristics of the main forms of business
organisation.
Feedback: Under the sole trader business structure the owner of the business has no
separate legal existence from the business. The owner of the business is therefore
personally liable for the debts of the business.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.2
, Chapter 1: An introduction to accounting
4. The majority of business in Australia is transacted by:
a. sole traders.
b. partnerships.
c. government units.
*d. companies.
Answer: d
Learning objective 1.3 – Explain the characteristics of the main forms of business
organisation.
Feedback: The majority of business in Australia is transacted by companies.
5. One advantage of the company form of business structure is that:
a. it has limited life.
b. the liability of the owners is unlimited.
*c. it provides the owners with shared control.
d. it makes higher profits.
Answer: c
Learning objective 1.3 – Explain the characteristics of the main forms of business
organisation.
Feedback: A company is a separate legal entity and has an indefinite life that is
independent of the shareholders. Shareholders of most companies have limited liability
for the debts of the company and if there is more than one director, the decision
making is usually a shared responsibility.
6. A company has the following set of characteristics:
a. provides owners with shared control, simple to establish.
b. simple to set up, owner retains control.
*c. complex to set up, provides owners with shared control.
d. provides owners with shared control, unlimited liability.
Answer: c
Learning objective 1.3 – Explain the characteristics of the main forms of business
organisation.
Feedback: There are initial costs associated with incorporation for a company and
then ongoing fees and regulations to comply with. If there is more than one director,
then the decision making is usually a shared responsibility. Shareholders of most
companies have limited liability for the debts of the company.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.3
,Test bank to accompany Accounting: Reporting, analysis and decision making 8e. Not for distribution in
full.
7. Which of the following statements is false?
*a. The definition of reporting entity forms the foundation of the Conceptual
Framework as all other elements flow from it.
b. A reporting entity must prepare general purpose financial reports that comply with
accounting standards.
c. Political or economic importance is a factor in determining whether an entity is a
reporting entity.
d. The objective of general purpose financial reports is to provide information that is
useful to existing and potential investors, creditors and other external users.
Answer: a
Learning objective 1.4 – Understand the Conceptual Framework and the purpose of
financial reporting.
Feedback: The objective of general purpose reporting forms the foundation of the
Conceptual Framework. If we know why we need to report then who needs to report
can be determined and then what and how the information is to be reported follow. All
the other statements are correct.
8. The purpose of financial reports is to:
*a. provide information for decision making.
b. report profit.
c. pay tax to the ATO.
d. report to the bank.
Answer: a
Learning objective 1.4 – Understand the Conceptual Framework and the purpose of
financial reporting.
Feedback: The purpose of financial reports is to provide information for decision
making.
9. Who of the following would not be considered an internal user of accounting data
for the XYZ Company Ltd?
a. the chief executive officer of the company.
b. a production manager.
c. the company's sales manager.
*d. a share investor.
Answer: d
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Internal users of accounting information are managers who plan, organise
and control the business.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.4
, Chapter 1: An introduction to accounting
10. Which of the following user groups would use accounting information to determine
whether an advertising proposal will be cost effective?
a. investors in shares.
*b. marketing managers.
c. creditors.
d. chief financial officer.
Answer: b
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Evaluating an advertising proposal would occur internally and would
typically be undertaken in the marketing department.
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.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.5
,Test bank to accompany Accounting: Reporting, analysis and decision making 8e. Not for distribution in
full.
13. Which of the following is not a principal type of business activity?
a. operating.
b. investing.
c. financing.
*d. delivering.
Answer: d
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: The three main types of business activities are operating, investing and
financing. Delivery is a function of operating activities.
14. Borrowing money is an example of a/an:
a. marketing activity.
*b. financing activity.
c. investing activity.
d. operating activity.
Answer: b
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Borrowing money is one of the two main sources of outside funds for
companies. The other is the issue of shares to investors.
15. Buying assets required to operate a business is an example of a/an:
a. advertising activity.
b. financing activity.
*c. investing activity.
d. operating activity.
Answer: c
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Investing activities involve purchasing resources an entity needs in order to
operate.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.6
, Chapter 1: An introduction to accounting
16. The activity involved with employing the resources of the business to generate
revenues is:
a. accounting.
b. financing.
c. investing.
*d. operating.
Answer: d
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Once a business has acquired resources it needs to employ those resources
to generate revenues from operating activities.
17. Buying and selling products are examples of:
*a. operating activities.
b. investing activities.
c. financing activities.
d. delivering activities.
Answer: a
Learning objective 1.5 – Identify the users of financial reports and describe users'
information needs.
Feedback: Buying and selling products are examples of operating activities.
18. The common characteristic possessed by all assets is:
a. long life.
b. great monetary value.
c. tangible nature.
*d. future economic benefit.
Answer: d
Learning objective 1.6 – Identify the elements of each of the four main financial
statements.
Feedback: An asset is defined in the Conceptual Framework as a resource controlled
by the entity as a result of past events from which future economic benefits are
expected.
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2026 1.7
