Question

Description Term or Phrase 1. An assessment of whether financial statements follow GAAP. 2. Amount a business earns in excess of all expenses and costs associated with its sales and revenues. 3. A group that sets accounting principles in the United States. 4. Accounting professionals who provide services to many clients. 5. Principles that determine whether an action is right or wrong.

Answer 1

Answer: See explanation

Explanation:

1. An assessment of whether financial statements follow GAAP. = Audit

2. Amount a business earns in excess of all expenses and costs associated with its sales and revenues. = Net income

3. A group that sets accounting principles in the United States. = Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB)

4. Accounting professionals who provide services to many clients. = Public accountant

5. Principles that determine whether an action is right or wrong.= Ethics