A Client Has a Calendar Year-End

question 36

Multiple Choice

A client has a calendar year-end. Listed below are four events that occurred after December 31. Which one of these subsequent events might result in adjustment of the December 31 financial statements?

• A) sale of a major subsidiary
• B) adoption of accelerated depreciation methods
• C) write-off of a substantial portion of inventory as obsolete
• D) collection of 90% of the accounts receivable existing at December 31

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