Which of the Following Is the Numerator in the Mathematical

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the numerator in the mathematical expression for accrual accounting rate-of-return (AARR) ?

• A) increase in expected average investment
• B) increase in expected average annual after-tax operating income
• C) increase in expected average cash flow
• D) increase in expected net initial investment

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