A Loss Due to a Discontinued Operation Should Be Reported

question 153

Multiple Choice

A loss due to a discontinued operation should be reported on the income statement

• A) above income from continuing operations
• B) without related tax effect
• C) below income from continuing operations
• D) as an operating expense

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Definitions:

Business Combination

A transaction or event in which an acquirer obtains control of one or more businesses.

Acquisition

Acquiring management of a different company through the acquisition of its stocks or possessions.

Accounting

The systematic process of recording, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting the financial transactions of a business or individual.

Direct Costs

Expenses that can be directly attributed to the production of specific goods or services, such as materials and labor.