An Accounting Firm Is Planning for the Next Tax Preparation

question 55

Multiple Choice

An accounting firm is planning for the next tax preparation season. From last year's returns, the firm collects a systematic random sample of 100 filings. The 100 filings showed an average preparation time of 90 minutes with a standard deviation of 140 minutes. What is the probability that the mean completion time is between 1 and 2 hours, i.e., 60 and 120 minutes?

• A) Approximately 1.
• B) 0.1664
• C) 0.8336
• D) 0.9676
• E) None of the choices are correct

Understand the recording and management of short-term notes payable including interest calculations.

Comprehend the principles of employee benefits, including vacation, health insurance, and retirement contributions.

Understand the concepts of liabilities, including current, contingent, and unearned revenues.

Learn about the various types of allowances and their effects on taxes.

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