A Provision in the Law That Compels Accrual Basis Taxpayers

question 96

True/False

A provision in the law that compels accrual basis taxpayers to pay a tax on prepaid income in the year received and not when earned is inconsistent with generally accepted accounting principles.

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Total Assets

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Owner's Equity

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