Which Statement Is True Concerning an Income Statement

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true concerning an income statement?

• A)The income statement shows how much profit the company has earned since it began operations.
• B)Net income on the income statement should be equal to the amount of cash on the balance sheet.
• C)The income statement summarizes the results of operations for a period of time.
• D)The income statement indicates the liquidity of the company on an annual basis.

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Definitions:

Market Interest Rate

The rate at which interest is paid by borrowers for borrowing funds in the market.

Compounded Annually

A method of calculating interest in which the interest earned each year is added to the principal, so that the balance doesn't merely grow, it grows at an increasing rate.

Present Value

The present value of a future amount of money or sequence of cash flows, based on a certain rate of return.

Notes Payable

Short or long-term financial obligations evidenced by promissory notes, requiring the borrower to repay the principal amount along with any accrued interest.