How Many of the Following Statements Regarding the Accrual and Cash

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Multiple Choice

How many of the following statements regarding the accrual and cash basis of accounting are true?
Using the accrual basis of accounting, if payment is received before delivery of a good or service, a liability is recorded at the time the payment is received.
Using the accrual basis of accounting, if payment is received after delivery of a good or service, an asset is recorded at the time the good or service was delivered.
Generally accepted accounting principles require the accrual basis of accounting to be used for external financial reporting purposes.

• A) None
• B) One
• C) Two
• D) Three

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Definitions:

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that calculates the cost of goods sold based on the weighted average of the costs of goods available for sale.

Mixing Department

A specific section in a manufacturing plant where materials are combined to produce a mixture or compound as part of the production process.

Conversion Costs

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overhead necessary to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory value based on the average cost of all units available for sale during the period.