The Most Important Consideration in Evaluating the Fairness of the Amounts

question 12

Multiple Choice

The most important consideration in evaluating the fairness of the amounts accrued for vacation pay, sick pay, and other benefits is the

• A) consistent accrual of these liabilities relative to those of preceding periods.
• B) actual expense incurred for the prior period.
• C) amount expended to date in the current period.
• D) profitability of the client which will enable these liabilities to be met.

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update the accounts for accruals and deferrals that have not been recorded during the period.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts, thus resetting the temporary accounts for the next period.

Retained Earnings

The accumulated net income of a company that is retained and reinvested in the business rather than paid out as dividends.

Service Revenue

Income earned by a company for providing services rather than selling physical goods.