Exhibit 14.5 The Following Questions Are Based on the Information Below

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Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14.5
The following questions are based on the information below.
An investor is considering 4 investments, A, B, C, D. The payoff from each investment is a function of the economic climate over the next 2 years. The economy can expand or decline. The following decision tree has been developed for the problem. The investor has estimated the probability of a declining economy at 40% and an expanding economy at 60%.
-A(n) ____ is a course of action intended to solve a problem.

• A) decision
• B) criteria
• C) state of nature
• D) alternative

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Definitions:

Ledger

A comprehensive collection of a company's financial accounts.

Trial Balance

A Trial Balance is a bookkeeping worksheet in which the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit columns to ensure that total debits equal total credits.

Financial Statements

Reports that show the financial performance and position of a company, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update the accounts for accruals and deferrals that have not been recorded during the period.