Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is correct?

• A)Pretax income is equal to gross profit minus interest expense.
• B)Gross profit is equal to sales minus costs of goods sold and depreciation.
• C)Operating expenses are indirect costs.
• D)Costs that vary directly with production are classified as operating expenses.
• E)The change in retained earnings is equal to net income plus dividends paid.

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Definitions:

Services Rendered

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Income Concepts

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Transactional Approach

An accounting method focusing on individual business transactions and analyzing their effects on financial statements without considering broader economic events.