1.accounting is an information system that identifies,measures,records and communicates relevant,reliable,consistent and comparable information about an organization's economic activities.Its objective is to help people make better decisions.2.The basis of accounting that recognizes revenue when earned,regardless when cash is received,and matches the expenses to the revenue,regardless of when cash is paid out,is known as the accrual basis of accounting,whereas the cash basis matches revenues received with expenses paid.3.When financial statements are prepared under the periodic system,the cost of goods sold and merchandise inventory are determined,In part,by conducting a physical count of inventory on hand.In contrast,a perpetual inventory system updates the Merchandise Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold acconunts each time an item is purchased or sold.4. 2/10,n/60means that the credit period is 60 days but the debtor may deduct 2% from the invoice amount if payment is made within 10 days of the invoice date.The 10 days is known as the discount period.5. 2/10,1/15,n/30 means a 2% discount can be taken if the invoice is paid during the first 10 day discount period,or a 1% discount can be taken if the invoice is paid during the next five days ,or the full invoice amount must be paid after the second discount period and within the 30-day credit period.6.Cash is the most ilquid asset and most subject to theft and fraud.Liquidity refers to how readily an asset can be converted into other types of assets,or is used to buy services or satisfy obligations.It then becomes essential to have a system of accounting procedures and records that will maintain adequate control over cash.