Data and Information Are Essentially the Same Thing

question 1

True/False

Data and information are essentially the same thing.

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Definitions:

Deferral Method

A method of accounting that allows for income or expenses to be recognized at a later date rather than when they are initially incurred.

Donated Land

This informs the recording of land gifted to an entity, valued at its fair market value at the time of donation as an asset on the balance sheet.

Donated Machinery

Assets received for free by an entity, where the fair market value of the machinery is recorded as both income and an asset on the balance sheet.

Volunteer Hours

The amount of time individuals spend performing unpaid services for nonprofit organizations or community projects.