For Purposes of Determining Gross Income, Which of the Following

question 91

Multiple Choice

For purposes of determining gross income, which of the following is true?

• A)A mechanic completed repairs on an automobile during the year and collects money from the customer.The customer was not satisfied with the repairs and sued the mechanic for a refund.The mechanic can defer recognition of the income until the suit has been settled.
• B)A taxpayer who finds a wallet full of money is required to recognize income even though someone may eventually ask for the return of the money.
• C)Embezzlement proceeds are not included in the embezzler's gross income because the embezzler has an obligation to repay the owner.
• D)All of these are false.
• E)All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Human Involvement

Human involvement indicates the participation or role of individuals in a process or system, often highlighting the importance of human input and decision-making.

Special Journal

A type of accounting journal that is used for recording and categorizing a specific type of transaction which occurs frequently.

General Journal

A primary accounting record used to record all types of transactions except for those related to specific tasks, such as sales or purchases, which have their own journals.

General Ledger Control Account

A General Ledger Control Account is a summary account that consolidates the total balances of all accounts in a subsidiary ledger, used to maintain integrity in financial reporting.