Which of the Following Statements About the Income Statement and Income

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the income statement and income statement accounts is correct?

• A) The income statement reports the financial position of a company at a point in time.
• B) The balance sheet reports financial activities only for the current accounting period.
• C) Income statement accounts are temporary accounts, while balance sheet accounts are permanent accounts.
• D) The income statement reports the cash received and paid during the period.

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