As a Result of Research on the Degree of Conservatism

question 19

Multiple Choice

As a result of research on the degree of conservatism among U.S. and British firms, it was found that

• A) British and American firms are about the same in terms of the degree of conservatism.
• B) British earnings are more conservative than are U.S. earnings.
• C) U.S. earnings are more conservative than are British earnings.
• D) goodwill is not as significant a factor in determining earnings differences as was once thought.

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