All of the Following Are Surplus Items in the Balance

question 58

Multiple Choice

All of the following are surplus items in the balance of payments EXCEPT

• A) purchases of foreign assets.
• B) exports of merchandise.
• C) foreign tourist expenditures.
• D) funds deposited in this country by foreign residents.

Recognize differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS in terms of income statement presentation and comprehensive income.

Apply the matching principle to determine appropriate expense recognition.

Understand the requirements for reporting valuation changes in various liabilities and assets under both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

Grasp the concept of other comprehensive income (OCI) and its reporting requirements.

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