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Identify and describe the two main groups involved in establishing generally accepted accounting principles.

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Distributions of cash or other resources by a business to its stockholders are called:

A) Dividends.
B) Expenses.
C) Assets.
D) Retained earnings.
E) Net Income.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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There are three major types of business activities. ________________ activities involve the acquisition and disposal of resources that an organization uses to acquire and sell its products or services.

Understanding generally accepted accounting principles is not necessary to effectively use and interpret financial statements.

Generally accepted accounting principles are the basic assumptions, concepts, and guidelines for preparing financial statements.

As a general rule, revenues should not be recognized in the accounting records when earned, but rather when cash is received.

The accounting equation is ______________________________.

All of the following are classified as liabilities except:

The three major types of business activities are operating, financing, and investing.

Resources such as cash removed from the business by the business owner for personal use are called ____________.