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question 42

Multiple Choice

The sons of former U.S. presidents are more likely than the average man to become President, and the offspring of television and movie actors are more likely than the average person to become famous. These events are likely to occur because the average person reasons using

• A) social desirability.
• B) virtue by association.
• C) halo effects.
• D) appeals to snobbery.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Lower-of-cost-or-market

An accounting principle that requires inventory to be recorded at the lower of its original cost or current market value, ensuring assets are not overstated on the balance sheet.

Balance Sheet

A documentation of a company’s financial position, showcasing assets, liabilities, and the equity held by shareholders at a particular instance.

Lower-of-cost-or-market

An accounting principle that valuables inventory at the lower cost between the original purchase cost and its current market price.

Conservatism

An accounting principle that requires uncertainties and risks to be accounted for by reporting lower potential profits and higher liabilities.