Which of the Following Would Appear as a Prior Period

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would appear as a prior period adjustment?

• A) loss resulting from the sale of fixed assets
• B) difference between the actual and estimated uncollectible accounts receivable
• C) error in the computation of depreciation expense in the preceding year
• D) loss from the restructuring of assets

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Definitions:

Merchandise Inventory Account

An account that tracks the cost of goods available for sale to customers during an accounting period.

Service Businesses

Companies that earn revenue primarily through providing intangible products, such as services or expertise, rather than selling physical goods.

Merchandising Business

A type of business that purchases products from other businesses and sells them to customers.

FOB Shipping Point

A term used in shipping contracts to indicate that the buyer is responsible for the goods and their transportation costs as soon as they leave the seller's premises.