Assuming Proper Accounting Disclosure Is Used, a Large Extraordinary Loss

question 58

Multiple Choice

Assuming proper accounting disclosure is used, a large extraordinary loss has what effect on the normal operating profits in the future?

• A) It raises it.
• B) It lowers it.
• C) It has no effect.
• D) More information is needed to determine the effect.

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Definitions:

Unconscious

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Freud

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