Which of the Following Is an Aggressive Accounting Practice

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an aggressive accounting practice?

• A)The use of a shorter service life for depreciation.
• B)Waiting to record a litigation loss.
• C)Adjust the allowance for uncollectible accounts to a larger amount.
• D)The write-down of overvalued inventory.

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