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(L. OBJ. 2, 3, 4, 9) Users of financial information; the accounting profession, types of...

(L. OBJ. 2, 3, 4, 9) Users of financial information; the accounting profession, types of business organizations, and preparing the financial statements [15—20 min]

Terry Maness publishes a travel magazine. In need of cash, the business asks Metro Bank for a loan. The bank requires borrowers to submit financial statements. With little knowledge of accounting, Terry Maness, the owner, does not know how to proceed.

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1. Explain how to prepare the balance sheet and the income statement.

2. Which organization is the self-regulating body of accountants that defines pronouncements that guide how the financial statements will be prepared?

3. Indicate why a lender would require this information.

4. What type of organization is Terry Maness?

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