Realized Gain or Loss Must Be Recognized Unless a Specific

question 96

True/False

Realized gain or loss must be recognized unless a specific Code section provides for nonrecognition treatment.

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Definitions:

Accounting Cycle

The collective process of identifying, analyzing, and recording the accounting events of a company.

Post-closing Trial Balance

A trial balance prepared after closing entries are made, used to check the balance of debits and credits have been maintained throughout the period after all closing entries are completed.

Financial Statements

Comprehensively prepared records presenting the financial activities and position of a business, person, or entity.

Work Sheet

A document used by accountants to prepare adjusting entries and to draft a company's financial statements, summarizing all of the ledger account balances.