Prior Service Cost Is Included Among OCI Items in the Statement

question 12

Multiple Choice

Prior service cost is included among OCI items in the statement of comprehensive income and thus subsequently becomes part of AOCI where it is amortized over the average remaining service period using

• A) U.S. GAAP.
• B) IFRS.
• C) Both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• D) Neither U.S. GAAP nor IFRS.

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Definitions:

Taxes

Compulsory financial charges or levies imposed on individuals or entities by a governmental organization in order to fund public expenditures.

Accounts Payable

Obligations of a company to pay off short-term debts to its suppliers or creditors.

Net Working Capital

This is the difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities, indicating its short-term financial health and ability to cover short-term obligations.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, an indicator of company profit excluding costs from interest and income tax.