All of the Following Statements Are True Except

question 99

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true except

• A)once adopted,an accounting period normally cannot be changed without approval by the IRS.
• B)taxpayers who change from one accounting period to another must annualize their income for the resulting short period.
• C)taxpayers filing an initial tax return are required to annualize the year's income and prorate exemptions and credits.
• D)an existing partnership can change its tax year without prior approval if the partners with a majority interest have the same tax year to which the partnership changes.

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Definitions:

U.S. GAAP

United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the set of accounting standards and procedures used in the U.S. for preparing financial statements.

Research and Development

Activities undertaken by a company to innovate and introduce new products or services, or to improve existing ones, often involving considerable investment and risk.

R&D Expenditures

Costs incurred in the research and development of new products or services, aiming to improve or innovate offerings.

Investors

individuals or institutions that allocate capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns, often by purchasing stocks, bonds, or other investment vehicles.