Match each of the following types of evaluation with one of the listed users of accounting information. (LO 3)

1. Trying to determine whether the company complied with tax laws.

2. Trying to determine whether the company can pay its obligations.

3. Trying to determine whether an advertising proposal will be cost-effective.

4. Trying to determine whether the company’s net income will result in a stock price increase.

5. Trying to determine whether the company should employ debt or equity financing.

(a) _____ Investors in common stock.

(d) _____ Chief Financial Offi cer.

(b) _____ Marketing managers.

(e) _____ Internal Revenue Service.

(c) _____ Creditors.