Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Require That Discontinued Operations Be Reported

question 30

Multiple Choice

Generally accepted accounting principles require that discontinued operations be reported as ________.

• A)part of regular operations
• B)a before-tax line item separate from continuing operations
• C)an after-tax line item separate from continuing operations
• D)an extraordinary item

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Definitions:

Paid-in Capital

The amount of capital provided by shareholders in exchange for shares of stock during the initial offering or through subsequent stock offerings.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a business's profits not distributed to shareholders but instead reinvested in the business or kept as reserve.

Paid-in Capital

The amount of capital "paid in" by investors during common or preferred stock issuances, including the par value of the shares and amounts over par value.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with dividends that are paid out before common stock dividends.