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Any entity that deals with money has to have some form of accounting. The government is no exception. Accounting tracks money that comes in and goes out of an entity. There is accounting in all government departments, this keeps track of money they take in, money the use for expenses, etc.
Company's that do not use accounting can't keep track of how much money they have, owe, need, etc.
The basic definition of accounting is: The action or process of keeping financial accounts
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Importance of accounting information to government?
shareholders,creditors,suppliers,managers,investors,public and customers need accounting information for?
What is government accounting?
Government accounting is the authorizing, tracking and recording of revenue and expenditures. It can govern how taxes are raised and how the executive of a government spends the proceeds.
What are the principles of government accounting?
Fund accounting is the most important principle of government accounting. Separate funds are used to make it easier to account for all governmental costs.
What is the Difference between government accounting and financial accounting?
The biggest difference is that government account is non-profit and based on funds....also called fund accounting. They do not have profits. Financial accounting tracks income and have or hope to have a profits.
Why is there a need for accounting?
One of the reasons why we need accounting is to be organized in our business :D
Importance of accounting information to government?
shareholders,creditors,suppliers,managers,investors,public and customers need accounting information for?
Is there a need for revamping the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and should the government be involved?
yes,
What is the need of accounting for business?
sir i have a question that.. why we need accounting in business or what is the need of accounting in business
What is government accounting?
Government accounting is the authorizing, tracking and recording of revenue and expenditures. It can govern how taxes are raised and how the executive of a government spends the proceeds.
Who are the major users of accounting?
The GAO : Government Accounting Office for one ,
What are the principles of government accounting?
Fund accounting is the most important principle of government accounting. Separate funds are used to make it easier to account for all governmental costs.
What are the advantages of modified accrual accounting?
advantage modified accrual accounting in government
What is the Difference between government accounting and financial accounting?
The biggest difference is that government account is non-profit and based on funds....also called fund accounting. They do not have profits. Financial accounting tracks income and have or hope to have a profits.
Why is there a need for accounting?
One of the reasons why we need accounting is to be organized in our business :D
What is the role of math in accounting?
accounting is basic math so you kind of need it to do accounting
What are the function of the government in accounting?
to control the money
Who sets accounting standards for the government?
If the entity is a state or local governmental unit, it is subject to the reporting standards and requirements of the Government Accounting Standards Board.
