Which of the Following Is True

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true ?

• A) A budget deficit will have no impact on the national debt.
• B) A budget deficit will increase the national debt.
• C) A balanced budget will increase the national debt.
• D) A budget surplus will increase the national debt.

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Definitions:

Adjusted

Refers to the modification of financial statements to provide a more accurate picture by removing the effects of non-recurring transactions or events.

Permanent Differences

Differences between taxable income and accounting income that are not temporary and hence do not reverse over time.

Pretax Financial Income

The total earnings of a company before any taxes have been deducted.

Taxable Income

The amount of an individual's or corporation's income that is subject to income tax, after exemptions, deductions, and allowances are factored in.