A Financial Forecast Is Based on One or More Hypothetical

question 12

True/False

A financial forecast is based on one or more hypothetical courses of action.

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet Element

Components of a balance sheet which typically include assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a common set of accounting rules and standards used in the United States.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments that can be quickly converted into cash with minimal loss in value.

Unrealized Increase

The increase in value of an asset that has not yet been sold or disposed of. It represents potential profit, but it is not reflected in the financial statements until the gain is realized.