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It is clear that the functions of Accounting are
- identification,
- recording,
- classification and
- summarization of transactions
- ascertainment of results
- exhibition of financial position of an organization
- communication of necessary information derived from interpretation
- analysis to the interested parties including the management.
- Carter in his Advanced Accounts has also divided the functions of Accounting into two parts –
(a) permanent recording of financial transactions of a business,
(b) exhibiting the financial impact of each transaction or collective transactions over financial position of interested parties.
Yorston, Smyth and Brown have divided functions of Accounting in two groups;
(1) Historical or stewardship functions and
(2) Managerial functions. These are listed below;
Five Managerial Functions of Accounting
The management is to take various decisions for smooth running of the business. These decisions are taken by evaluation of past activities.
Accounting provides reports of past financial activities which are made suitable for decision-making through analysis.
These activities of Accounting are regarded as managerial functions.
Five Managerial Functions of Accounting are;
Control of financial policy and formation of planning.
Preparation of budget.
Cost control.
Evaluation of employees’ performance.
Prevention of errors and frauds.