Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement About

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement about automated clearinghouses (ACHs) ?

• A) Automated clearinghouses are responsible for the check clearing process between commercial banks and the Federal Reserve Banks.
• B) Commercial transactions using automated clearinghouses have been growing at close to 17% per year since 1989.
• C) Debits drawn on automated clearinghouses cost less than half that of checks processed through financial institutions.
• D) The ability to reduce transactions costs and create convenience is driving the growth of automated clearinghouses.

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Definitions:

Income

The financial gain received by an individual or a business in exchange for providing goods, rendering services, or through investing capital.

Retained Earnings

The part of a company's net earnings not paid out as dividends but kept within the company.

Service Period

The duration for which a service is provided or expected to be provided, often used in the context of accounting for employee benefits or service contracts.