Which of the Following Financial Statements Is Generally Prepared First

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following financial statements is generally prepared first?

• A) Income statement.
• B) Balance sheet.
• C) Statement of retained earnings.
• D) Statement of cash flows.

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