Exercise 1-2 Identifying accounting users and uses L.O. C2
Part A
Identify the following users of accounting information as either an internal or an external user.
Accounting information user External / Internal
1. Shareholders
2. Creditors
3. Nonexecutive employee
4. Research and development director
5. Purchasing manager
6. Human resources director
7. Production supervisors
8. Distribution managers
Part B
Identify the following questions as most likely to be asked by an internal or an external user of accounting information.
Questions External / Internal
1. What are the costs of our service to customers?
2. Should we make a five-year loan to that business?
3. Should we spend further research on our product?
4. Do income levels justify the current share price?
5. What are reasonable payroll benefits and wages?
6. Which firm reports the highest sales and income?
7. What are the costs of our product’s ingredients?