Which of the Following Is Not Required for an Accrual

question 264

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not required for an accrual method taxpayer to currently deduct the cost of services received?

• A) The existence of a liability must be established.
• B) The amount of the liability is determined with reasonable accuracy.
• C) The services must actually be provided.
• D) The liability must be paid.

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Definitions:

Timberlands

Refers to land primarily used for the cultivation and harvesting of timber.

Depletion

An accounting approach used to allocate the cost of extracting natural resources, such as minerals, oil, and gas, over the period those resources are extracted and sold.

Coal Company

A business entity engaged in the extraction, processing, and selling of coal as an energy source or raw material.

Salvage Value

The anticipated remaining value of an asset once it has completed its functional lifespan, typically taken into account in computations of depreciation.