Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) There is no overlap between financial and managerial accounting.
• B) Managerial accounting sometimes relies on past information.
• C) Managerial accounting does not need to conform to GAAP.
• D) Financial accounting must conform to GAAP.

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Definitions:

Financial Statement

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, typically including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Constructive Fraud

Deception or misrepresentation made without the intent to deceive, usually due to neglect or failure to fulfill a duty, which causes harm to another party.

Grossly Negligent

A severe lack of care or the extreme departure from the care a reasonable person would exercise in a similar situation, often resulting in harm or damage.

Actual Fraud

Deliberate deception by one party to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive another party of a legal right.