Which of the Following Statement Is Incorrect Regarding How Balance

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding how balance sheets are prepared?

• A) The left-hand side of a balance sheet shows a firm's assets.
• B) The assets on a balance sheet are shown in order of liquidity.
• C) Assets are recorded at fair market value rather than cost.
• D) The right-hand side of a balance sheet shows a firm's liabilities and its owners' equity.
• E) Intellectual property receives value in some cases and in some cases it does not.

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