The Interviewer Asks You a Non-Offensive Question You Believe May

question 12

Multiple Choice

The interviewer asks you a non-offensive question you believe may be illegal. What is the best thing to do?

• A) Refuse to answer the question.
• B) State that the question is illegal.
• C) Try to identify the interviewer's real concern and then respond to it.
• D) Go ahead and answer the question.

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Reports summarizing the financial performance, position, and cash flows of a business for a specific period, including balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.

Contra Accounts

Accounts used in accounting to reduce the value of a related account to derive its net balance; examples include accumulated depreciation.

Normal Balances

The side of an account (debit or credit) where increases to the account are recorded; assets and expenses typically have debit normal balances, while liabilities, equity, and revenue have credit normal balances.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory tracking system that updates item records in real-time as transactions occur, providing a constant current inventory level.