In Lieu of Using the Trial Balance Worksheet to Prepare

question 124

Multiple Choice

In lieu of using the Trial Balance Worksheet to prepare the financial statements,an accountant can use the:

• A)journal.
• B)ledger.
• C)prior period financial statements.
• D)prior period audit report.

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Definitions:

Capital Budgeting

The process of making long-term planning decisions for investment projects, evaluating their potential profitability and financial impact.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of calculating depreciation by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment.

Straight-Line Depreciation

Straight-line depreciation is a method that allocates an equal portion of an asset's cost to each year of its useful life for accounting and tax purposes.