-The Data in the Table Above Are the U

question 281

Multiple Choice

-The data in the table above are the U.S. balance of payments. The data show that

• A) the United States has a current account surplus.
• B) the United States has a capital and financial account surplus.
• C) The United States loaned $400 billion to the rest of the world.
• D) Both answers A and B are correct.

Recognize the goals of GAAP in financial reporting and understand its importance.

Appreciate the impact of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) on global investing and accounting practices.

Understand the characteristics of accounting information, such as timeliness, consistency, and comparability.

Grasp the regulatory framework surrounding financial reporting and the roles of various regulatory bodies.

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