Which of the Following Material Events Occurring Subsequent to the Balance

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following material events occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date would require an adjustment to the financial statements before they could be issued?

• A)Sale of long-term debt or capital stock.
• B)Loss of a plant as a result of a flood.
• C)Major purchase of a business that is expected to double sales volume.
• D)Settlement of litigation, in excess of the previously recorded liability.

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Definitions:

Individual Income Taxes

Taxes levied by a government on the income earned by individuals or households within their jurisdiction.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed on sales of goods and services, typically collected by the seller and passed on to the government.

Government Revenue

The total income received by the government from taxes, fees, fines, and other sources.

Regressive

Characteristic of a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, imposing a heavier burden on lower-income individuals.