What is the purpose of Accounting?
Identify and describe the four user groups normally interestedin financial information. What kind of information is needed byeach of these groups?
There are several professional certifications available toaccountants. Explain the roles of the Certified Public Accountant(CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and CertifiedInternal Auditor (CIA).
If you were planning a career in accounting which of thesecertifications would you be interested in earning? Why?