Income Can Be Distorted by Factors Other Than Inflation

question 99

Multiple Choice

Income can be distorted by factors other than inflation. The most important causes of distortion for inter-industry comparisons are

• A) timing of revenue receipts and nonrecurring gains or losses.
• B) tax write-off policy and use of different inventory methods.
• C) Both of these.
• D) None of the options

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