Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Cost-Benefit Relationship Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the cost-benefit relationship is not true?

• A) Business reporting should exclude information outside of management's expertise.
• B) Management should not be required to report information that would significantly harm the company's competitive position.
• C) Management should not be required to provide forecasted financial information.
• D) If needed by financial statement users, management should gather information not included in the financial statements that would not otherwise be gathered for internal use.

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