Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)The finance manager uses the framework of the income statement to find the operating income of the company (an accounting measure),which is also the true cash flow from operations.
• B)In accrual-based accounting,revenue is recorded at the time of sale if the revenue has been received in cash.
• C)Three fundamental issues separate net income and cash flow: accrual-based accounting,noncash expense items,and interest expense.
• D)Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)in the United States do not allow the use of accrual-based accounting to record revenue.

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Definitions:

Basis

The amount of investment in an asset for tax purposes, used to calculate gain or loss on the asset's sale.

Debt

Debt signifies an amount of money borrowed by one party from another, often with the agreement that it will be repaid, usually with interest, at a future date.

Schedule L

A form used by businesses filing their federal tax return to provide a balance sheet if they have more than $250,000 in receipts or assets.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses from revenues, indicating the actual profitability of the company.