When the Disposal of a Significant Component Occurs, the Income

question 19

True/False

When the disposal of a significant component occurs, the income statement should report income from continuing operations but not income (loss) from discontinued operations.

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Definitions:

Accrued Liabilities

Obligations that a company has incurred but not yet paid for, recognized in accounting to match expenses with the revenues they help to generate.

Indirect Method

A cash flow statement preparation approach that starts with net income and adjusts for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments that are easily convertible into cash and may include stocks, bonds, and Treasury bills.

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the acquisition or disposal of long-term assets and investments, as reported in a company's cash flow statement.