If Accounts Payable Have Increased During a Period

question 213

Multiple Choice

If accounts payable have increased during a period

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

Distinguish between accounting practices for contingencies under GAAP and IFRS.

Describe the treatment of short-term obligations expected to be refinanced.

Explain the proper accounting treatment for gain and loss contingencies.

Analyze and prepare journal entries for payroll and payroll taxes.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

In finance, this rate is used to calculate the present value of future cash flows; in a broader context, it can also refer to the interest rate charged by banks to their most creditworthy customers.

Annual Cash Inflow

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Net Present Value

A financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.

Project Profitability Index

A financial metric that compares the present value of a project's expected cash flows to its initial investment, used to evaluate the relative profitability of investments.