Which of the Following Items Is Consistent with Earnings Being

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items is consistent with earnings being informative about current performance and informing the analyst that level of current earnings is sustainable?

• A) The firm recognizes an unexpected gain
• B) The firm recognizes a fair value gain on a financial asset as a result of a favorable move in interest rates.
• C) The firm recognizes additional expenses this period due to pre-opening costs associated with new stores.
• D) The firm experiences a large jump in sales and earnings as a result of successful research and development of new products.

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Definitions:

CCA Class

A grouping within the Canadian Capital Cost Allowance system used for categorizing depreciable assets for tax purposes.

After-tax Operating Income

The profit a company generates from its core business operations after taxes have been subtracted, excluding non-operating income and expenses.

Equivalent Annual Cost

A financial analysis method used to compare the cost-effectiveness of different investments with unequal lifespans by converting their costs into an annualized format.

Required Return

The minimum annual percentage earned by an investment that will induce individuals or companies to commit money to the investment. It is also known as the cost of capital when applied to investment appraisal.