Grade 11 ABM USERS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION

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USERS OF

ACCOUNTING
INFORMATION
 Accounting communicates financial information to decision
makers

USERS OF  Different decision makers are users of these information

ACCOUNTING
 Users of accounting information are collectively known as
INFORMATION stakeholders

 They can be classified as Internal and External Users


 Are those who make the decisions in behalf of the organization

Internal Users
 They include :
 Managers/Management – they plan organize and run a business

I. Top Level Management – CEO / CFO / COO


They use the information to oversee the performance of the whole
Organization and set its strategic direction

1. Middle Level Management- Dept Heads/ Branch Managers


Internal Users
They ensure that their unit performances are aligned with the
organizations objectives

2. Lower Level Management – Supervisors / Team Leaders


They oversee the day to day operations and direct employees in the
performance task
 Employees / Labor Unions
they assess the companies profitability and stability and
Their consequence on future job and salaries
Internal Users
 OWNERS
they provide capital to the business.
 DO WE HAVE ENOUGH CASH TO PAY THE BILLS?

 HOW MUCH IS THE COST OF PRODUCING EACH UNIT OF


PRODUCT?

 CAN THE COMPANY AFFORD TO GIVE SALARY INCREASE ?


Internal Users
 WHICH PRODUCT IS MORE PROFITABLE ?

 HOW MUCH IS THE COMPANY SALES?

 HOW MUCH IS THE TAX PAYABLE TO THE GOVERNMENT?


EXTERNAL  Are those who make their decision based on the companies
financial information
USERS
 POTENTIAL INVESTORS
They need information to help them decide whether they
should invest in a business

 CREDITORS AND POTENTIAL CREDITORS


EXTERNAL
They assess the credit worthiness and capabilities of business
USERS to pay its obligation.

 CUSTOMERS
assess financial position of their suppliers which is necessary for
them to maintain a stable source of supply in the long term
 SUPPLIERS
they use financial statements of their customers to determine
whether the debts owed to them will be paid when due.

 TAX AUTHORITIES
uses financial reports to determine credibility of the tax returns
EXTERNAL filed on behalf of the company
USERS
 REGULATORY BODIES
ensure that the company’s disclosure of accounting information
is in accordance with the rules of regulation.

 PUBLIC
uses financial information to know how a business affects the
economy.
DIRECT USERS
vs.
INDIRECT USERS

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