Which of the Following Statements About the Accrual Method of Accounting

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the accrual method of accounting is false?

• A)The accrual method is the required method of accounting under GAAP.
• B)Every publicly held corporation must use the accrual method of accounting to prepare financial statements.
• C)The accrual method of accounting under GAAP and the accrual method of accounting for computing taxable income are identical.
• D)Corporations with more than $5 million average annual gross receipts are required to use the accrual method to compute taxable income.

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Definitions:

Total Assets

The sum of all current and non-current assets owned by a business, reflecting the company's overall financial strength on the balance sheet.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others, due to past transactions or events.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in a corporation's assets after deducting liabilities, representing the ownership stake of shareholders.

Noncumulative Preferred Stock

This type of preferred stock does not entitle its holders to claims on dividends missed in the past if they were not declared in those years.