Which of the Following Is Not True of Accounting Principles

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of accounting principles?

• A) Financial accountants follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• B) Following GAAP allows accounting information users to compare one company to another.
• C) A new accounting principle can be adopted with stockholders' approval.
• D) The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has primary responsibility for developing accounting principles.

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