In Your Research Paper, You Want to Talk About the Research

question 86

Multiple Choice

In your research paper, you want to talk about the research conducted by Jones, Smith, Hu, Johnson, Benson, and Marks (2012) . How should you cite this reference the FIRST time you use it in your paper?

• A) Jones, Smith, Hu, Johnson, Benson, and Marks (2012)
• B) Jones, Smith, et al. (2012)
• C) Jones et al. (2012)
• D) Jones . . . Marks (2012)

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Definitions:

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, standard guidelines and procedures for financial accounting and reporting in the U.S.

Indirect Method

A method used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for items that affected reported net income but did not result in an actual cash flow.

Direct Method

A cash flow statement presentation that lists actual cash inflows and outflows from operating activities.

FASB

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is an organization responsible for establishing and improving financial accounting standards in the United States.