Which of the Following Transactions Would Result in an Accrual

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions would result in an accrual?

• A) Salary expense has been incurred but unpaid
• B) Rent expired for the month
• C) Supplies used during the accounting period
• D) Equipment depreciated over the period

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Return On Assets

An overall measure of profitability; computed by dividing net income by average total assets.

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Price-Earnings Ratio

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