Accrual-Method Calendar-Year Corporations Are Not Allowed to Deduct Charitable Contributions

question 78

True/False

Accrual-method calendar-year corporations are not allowed to deduct charitable contributions unless they actually make payment to the charity by year-end.

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Definitions:

Lower of Cost

An accounting rule where inventory is recorded at the lower of either its acquisition cost or market value at reporting time.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for doubtful debts, reducing accounts receivable to a realistic amount.

Direct Method

A way of presenting the cash flow statement where actual cash flows from operating activities are listed directly.

Inventory Loss

A reduction in inventory count due to theft, spoilage, or other discrepancies not related to sales.