Under Modified Accrual Accounting, When Should an Expenditure to Recognize

question 74

Multiple Choice

Under modified accrual accounting, when should an expenditure to recognize interest on long-term debt be recorded?

• A) At the end of each accounting period.
• B) When payment is due within one fiscal year.
• C) When payment is due.
• D) When cash is available to pay the interest.
• E) When the interest is incurred.

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