Which of the Following Is in Accordance with Generally Accepted

question 215

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles?

• A) Accrual-basis accounting
• B) Cash-basis accounting
• C) Both accrual-basis and cash-basis accounting
• D) Neither accrual-basis nor cash-basis accounting

---

Definitions:

Credit Balance

The amount that appears on the right side of a ledger account, indicating that a liability has increased or an asset has decreased.

Debt Ratio

The debt ratio is a financial ratio that compares a company's total debt to its total assets, indicating the proportion of a company's funding that comes from debt.

Total Assets

Total assets refer to the sum of all current and non-current assets owned by a company, reflecting the total resources available for use.

Total Liabilities

Total liabilities refer to the sum of all financial obligations a company owes to outside parties, including loans, accounts payable, and mortgages.