All of the Following Statements Are True Except

question 99

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true except

• A)once adopted,an accounting period normally cannot be changed without approval by the IRS.
• B)taxpayers who change from one accounting period to another must annualize their income for the resulting short period.
• C)taxpayers filing an initial tax return are required to annualize the year's income and prorate exemptions and credits.
• D)an existing partnership can change its tax year without prior approval if the partners with a majority interest have the same tax year to which the partnership changes.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a share of stock or a bond as specified by the issuing company.

Net Income

The ultimate earnings a company reports after all deductions, including taxes and expenses, from total income.

Average Common Stockholders' Equity

The average equity held by common shareholders, calculated typically over a year, representing the company's assets minus its liabilities attributable to common shareholders.

Prior Period Adjustment

Adjustments made to the financial statements of a prior period to correct errors or implement changes in accounting policy.