Which of the Following Statements About Managerial Accountants Is False

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about managerial accountants is false?

• A)In the past, managerial accountants operated in a strictly staff capacity.
• B)Managerial accountants often are part of cross-functional teams.
• C)An increasing number of organizations are segregating managerial accountants in separate managerial-accounting departments.
• D)In a number of companies, managerial accountants make significant business decisions and resolve operating problems.
• E)The role of managerial accountants has changed considerably over the past decade.

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