Under General Purchasing Power Accounting, How Is the Gain or Loss

question 35

Multiple Choice

Under general purchasing power accounting, how is the gain or loss in purchasing power reported?

• A)As a prior period adjustment to Retained Earnings
• B)As an element of accumulated comprehensive income on the Balance Sheet
• C)As an element of income in the current year
• D)All of the above methods are acceptable

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