The ________ Determines Accounting Policy for U.S. Firms

question 31

Multiple Choice

The ________ determines accounting policy for U.S. firms.

• A) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• B) Federal Reserve System (Fed)
• C) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
• D) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

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Definitions:

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting method where uncollectible accounts receivable are directly written off against income at the time they are considered unrecoverable.

Formal Written Instrument

Refers to a legal document that formally records a transaction, agreement, or legal obligation between parties.

Credit

Amount entered on the right side of an account.

Notes Receivable

Financial assets representing amounts owed to a company, usually evidenced by a formal promissory note.