17. External users of financial information:A. Are those individuals involved in managing and operating the company.B. Include internal auditors and consultants.) C. Are not directly involved in running the company.D. Make strategic decisions for a company.E. Make operating decisions for a company.

External users of financial information and statements are investors,l lenders, and other creditors.

17. External users of financial information: A. Are those individuals involved in managing and operating the compan B. Include internal auditors and consultants. O C. Are not directly involved in running the company. D. Make strategic decisions for a company. E. Make operating decisions for a company.

17. External users of financial information: A. Are those individuals involved in managing and operating the compan B. Include internal auditors and consultants. O C. Are not directly involved in running the company. D. Make strategic decisions for a company. E. Make operating decisions for a company.

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337788281

Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Chapter2: Financial Reporting: Its Conceptual Framework

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