Which of the Following Is a Temporary Account

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a temporary account?

• A) Retained Earnings
• B) Accounts Receivable
• C) Purchases Returns and Allowances
• D) Accumulated Depreciation

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Definitions:

Consolidated Income Tax Return

A single income tax return filed by a parent company and its subsidiaries, allowing for the consolidation of taxable income and tax payments to simplify tax reporting.

Significant Influence

This refers to the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee but is not control or joint control over those policies.

Intra-entity Transfers

Transactions involving the transfer of goods, services, or resources within the same legal entity.

Deferred Intra-entity Gross Profits

Profits resulting from intra-entity transactions that are not immediately recognized for accounting purposes but deferred to future periods.