If a Bank Pays a Check Whose Face Has Been

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a bank pays a check whose face has been altered to increase the amount above that which the drawer intended to pay, the bank:

• A) is liable to the drawer for the amount of the increase.
• B) is liable to the drawer for the full amount of the check.
• C) incurs liability only if it failed to examine the check before payment.
• D) incurs liability only if the drawer made the alteration.

Comprehend the realization principle and its application in revenue recognition.

Recognize the importance of economic substance over legal form in revenue recognition.

Understand the percentage-of-completion method for recognizing profits on long-term contracts.

Identify the implications of revising project cost estimates on profit recognition.

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