An Income Statement Shows

question 18

Multiple Choice

An income statement shows

• A) revenues,expenses,and net income over a period of time.
• B) assets,liabilities,and equity.
• C) the company's status at a particular point in time.
• D) how much income each employee earned.
• E) how much income the CEO earned.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset by evenly spreading its cost over the expected life of the asset.

Asset Impairment Loss

A sudden write-down or devaluation of an asset to its fair market value which is lower than its currently recorded cost, reflecting unexpected decreases in value.

Future Cash Flows

Estimated incoming and outgoing cash transactions expected to occur in the future.

Net Book Value

The value of an asset after accounting for depreciation or amortization, representing its residual value on the balance sheet.