The General Ledger

question 16

Multiple Choice

The general ledger

• A)is used to record infrequent or non-routine transactions.
• B)simplifies the process of recording large numbers of repetitive transactions.
• C)records all detailed data for any general ledger account that has individual sub-accounts.
• D)contains summary-level data for every account of the organization.

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Definitions:

Statement of Comprehensive Income

A financial statement that presents a company's total income and expenses, including items that have not been realized, providing a complete picture of its overall financial performance.

Goodwill Impairment

A charge that occurs when the market value of goodwill, an intangible asset, drops below its recorded value on the balance sheet, indicating diminished business value.

Discontinued Operation

A component of a business that has been sold, disposed of, or is held for sale, and is reported separately in financial statements.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Financial statements that present the assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses, and cash flows of a parent company and its subsidiaries as one single economic entity.