Explain the four primary traits that determine the value of information.

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Information is data converted into a meaningful and useful context. Information can tell an organization how its current operations are performing and help it estimate and strategize about how future operations might perform. It is important to understand the different levels, formats, and granularities of information along with the four primary traits that help determine the value of information, which include (1) information type: transactional and analytical; (2) information timeliness; (3) information quality; (4) information governance.

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In the process of reconciling its bank statement for January, Maxi's Clothing's accountant compiles the following information:    Cash balance per company books on January 30$5425?Deposits in transit at month-end$1940?Outstanding checks at month-end$590?Bank service charges$32?EFT automatically deducted monthly, not yet recorded by Maxi$520?An NSF check returned on a customer account$335?The adjusted cash balance per the books on January 31 is:

A. $5642 B. $5888 C. $5431 D. $4538 E. $6478

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Which of the following does not accurately characterize the IFAC?

a. It produces international financial reporting standards. b. Its guidelines cannot be imposed on any member organization or nation. c. Its board produces international standards for ethics, education, and public sector accounting. d. It produces international standards for auditing and assurance.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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