If Accounts Receivable Have Increased During a Period

question 52

Multiple Choice

If accounts receivable have increased during a period,

• A) revenues on an accrual basis are less than revenues on a cash basis.
• B) revenues on an accrual basis are greater than revenues on a cash basis.
• C) revenues on an accrual basis are the same as revenues on a cash basis.
• D) expenses on an accrual basis are greater than expenses on a cash basis.

Understand the importance of condition-specific coding and its relevance to patient care management.

Understand the concepts and calculations related to sales transactions, including credit sales, returns, allowances, and discounts.

Analyze the effects of sales transactions on revenue recognition and the calculation of net sales.

Apply the knowledge of sales revenue recording, including the impact of cash and credit sales.

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Definitions:

Tax Credits

Amounts subtracted directly from the taxes owed to the government, incentivizing certain economic activities or investments.

Transfer Payments

Non-compulsory payments made by the government to individuals or other entities, without a direct exchange of services or goods; examples include pensions and subsidies.

Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by the government to borrow money from investors, typically with a promise to pay back with interest.

Deficit Finance

The practice of funding government spending by borrowing rather than from taxation, leading to budget deficits.