Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

question 55

Multiple Choice

Generally accepted accounting principles

• A)are accounting rules formulated by the Internal Revenue Service.
• B)are sound in theory but rarely used in real life.
• C)are accounting rules that are recognized as a general guide for financial reporting.
• D)have eliminated all errors in accounting.

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Definitions:

Net Capital Outflow

The difference between the purchase of foreign assets by domestic residents and the purchase of domestic assets by foreign residents over a specific period.

Purchasing-Power Parity

An economic theory that compares different countries' currencies through a "basket of goods" approach, arguing that exchange rates should equalize the price of the basket of goods in each country.

Price Level

An index that measures the average of current prices across a variety of goods and services compared to a base year.

Nominal Value

The face value of a financial instrument without adjusting for inflation or other factors.