Question

Name any two external users directly concerned with accounting information

Answer 1

External users (Secondary Users) of accounting information include the following:

1. Creditors:-
For determining the credit worthiness of the organization. Terms of credit are set by creditors according to the assessment of their customers' financial health. Creditors include suppliers as well as lenders of finance such as banks.
2. Tax Authourities:-
For determining the credibility of the tax returns filed on behalf of the company.
Investors: for analyzing the feasibility of investing in the company. Investors want to make sure they can earn a reasonable return on their investment before they commit any financial resources to the company.
3. Customers:-
For assessing the financial position of its suppliers which is necessary for them to maintain a stable source of supply in the long term.
4. Regulatory Authorities:-
For ensuring that the company's disclosure of accounting information is in accordance with the rules and regulations set in order to protect the interests of the stakeholders who rely on such information in forming their decisions.

Answer 2

Answer:

investors and employees