When Compiling the Financial Statements of a Private Company,an Accountant

question 24

Multiple Choice

When compiling the financial statements of a private company,an accountant should ________.

• A)review agreements with financial institutions for restrictions on cash balances
• B)study and understand the client's business
• C)enquire of key personnel concerning related parties and subsequent events
• D)perform ratio analyses of the financial data of comparable prior periods

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Definitions:

Production Efforts

The exertion of labor and use of resources by a company towards the manufacturing of goods.

EBITDA

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, a measure of a company's operating performance.

Revenue

The total amount of money generated from the sale of goods, services, or any other use of capital or assets, before any expenses are deducted.

Inventory Level

The number of units of products or materials that are kept in stock by a business.