A Correction of an Accounting Error Involves

question 24

Multiple Choice

A correction of an accounting error involves

• A)the use of hindsight.
• B)retrospective restatement.
• C)professional judgment.
• D)prospective adjustment.

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Definitions:

New Bonds

Securities that have been recently issued, representing loans from investors to issuers such as corporations or governments with a commitment to pay interest and return principal at specified dates.

Cash Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents.

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a business to receive payment from its customers for invoices issued.

Total Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures the efficiency of a company's use of its assets in generating sales revenue; calculated by dividing sales by total assets.