Electronic Data Interchanges,once Limited by Operating System Incompatibility,have Found New

question 85

Multiple Choice

Electronic data interchanges,once limited by operating system incompatibility,have found new life due to:

• A)Web services using open-source XML.
• B)open-source operating systems.
• C)use of secure virtual private networks.
• D)uniform OS programming practices.

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Definitions:

Consolidation Adjustments

Adjustments made in the preparation of consolidated financial statements to eliminate the effects of intercompany transactions and balances among the entities being consolidated.

Gain on Sale

The financial profit earned from selling an asset at a higher price than its purchase price or book value.

Equity Method

A method of accounting that allows an investor to recognize gains and losses through their share of an associate's profits or losses, adjusting the value of their investment accordingly.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, which are a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for global use.