Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding Installment Sales

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding installment sales?

• A)Only gains are eligible for installment sale reporting.
• B)Depreciation recapture is deferred in an installment sale.
• C)The gross profit percentage is needed to determine the annual gain recognized.
• D)Stock sales are ineligible for installment sale treatment.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Contra Accounts

Accounts used to offset or reduce the balance of another account, usually appearing on the balance sheet.

Merchandiser

A business or person that purchases goods for resale at a profit.

Debit Balances

Accounts on the left side of the double-entry bookkeeping system that typically include assets and expenses, increased by debits.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A statement showing the balances of all accounts, including adjustments, at the end of an accounting period to ensure the total debits equal total credits.