The Numbering System Used in a Company's Chart of Accounts

question 18

Multiple Choice

The numbering system used in a company's chart of accounts:

• A) Is the same for all companies.
• B) Is determined by generally accepted accounting principles.
• C) Depends on the source documents used in the accounting process.
• D) Typically begins with balance sheet accounts.
• E) Typically begins with income statement accounts.

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Definitions:

Tax-Exempt Municipal

Refers to income earned from municipal bonds that is exempt from federal income tax and, in many cases, state and local taxes.

Pretax Financial Income

The amount of income a company has earned before any taxes have been deducted, often used for internal reporting.

Taxable Income

The amount of an individual's or entity's income used to determine how much tax is owed, calculated by deducting allowable deductions from gross income.

Permanent Difference

A discrepancy between taxable income and accounting income that will not reverse over time, affecting the tax and financial reporting separately.