Which of the Following Statements Holds True for Generally Accepted

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements holds true for generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) ?

• A)It refers to a set of accounting standards issued by theInternational Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)Board for use by public sector entities throughout the world to prepare their financial statements.
• B)It refers to the standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)for reporting company financial results and that are followed by over one hundred nations throughout the world.
• C)It refers to the set of standards that are developed by the European Union for reporting any discrepancies in financial reporting by non-EU firms.
• D)It refers to the standards that are developed by the International Monetary Fund to assess the financial strength and credit worthiness of countries throughout the world.
• E)It refers to the standards that are developed by the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)for reporting company financial results and that all US companies or companies operating in the US must follow.

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Definitions:

Revenues

The total amount of money generated by a company from its business activities, such as sales of goods or services, before any expenses are subtracted.

Operating Activity

Transactions related to the primary activities of a business, such as purchasing inventory, selling goods or services, and paying salaries.

Financing Activity

Transactions related to raising or repaying capital, such as issuing stocks or borrowing loans.

Statement of Cash Flows

An accounting statement reflecting how shifts in balance sheet entries and earnings affect cash and cash equivalents, separated into areas of operating, investing, and financing.