Since Materiality Is Relative,it Is Necessary to Have Benchmarks for Establishing

question 27

Multiple Choice

Since materiality is relative,it is necessary to have benchmarks for establishing whether misstatements are material.Normally,the most important base for deciding what is material,because it is regarded as a critical item of current period information for users,is

• A)total assets.
• B)net income.
• C)net working capital.
• D)net income before taxes.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The income a business retains following the deduction of all expenses, taxes, and costs from its overall revenue.

Total Assets

A corporation's complete asset portfolio, which includes both current assets and assets held for a longer period.

Post-Closing Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after the closing entries have been made, ensuring that debits equal credits in preparation for the next accounting period.

Temporary Accounts

Accounts that are closed at the end of the accounting year, including income, expense, and withdrawal accounts, to prepare the company for the new fiscal year.