The Primary Reason for Preparing a Reconciliation Between Interest-Bearing Obligations

question 27

Multiple Choice

The primary reason for preparing a reconciliation between interest-bearing obligations outstanding during the year and interest expense presented in the financial statements is to:

• A)Evaluate internal control over securities.
• B)Determine the validity of prepaid interest expense.
• C)Ascertain the reasonableness of imputed interest.
• D)Detect unrecorded liabilities.

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