Reporting by Segments of a Business Is Believed to Have

question 12

Multiple Choice

Reporting by segments of a business is believed to have a number of disadvantages.Which of the following is not likely to be such a disadvantage?

• A) Segment information may not be sufficiently reliable
• B) The costs to a business of providing segment information may exceed the benefits to investors
• C) Providing segment information may assist a business's competitors
• D) Investors invest in a whole company and not in its individual segments

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