The Table of Contents for a Short Formal Business Report

question 25

Multiple Choice

The table of contents for a short formal business report should ________.

• A)include all headings
• B)include only first- and second-level headings
• C)be prepared before you start writing the report
• D)be omitted

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Definitions:

Operating Cycle

The time it takes for a business to purchase or produce inventory, sell the product, and collect cash from the sale.

Post-Closing Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after closing entries have been made, used to check the equality of debits and credits and prepare for the next accounting period.

Owner's Equity Statement Accounts

Reports detailing changes in the owner's equity account for a period, showing contributions, withdrawals, and the period's profit or loss.

Balance Sheet Accounts

Balance Sheet Accounts are the accounts that reflect the assets, liabilities, and equity of a company as recorded on the balance sheet, giving a snapshot of financial health at a specific point in time.