Which of the Following Subsequent Events Is Most Likely to Result

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following subsequent events is most likely to result in an adjustment to a company's financial statements?

• A) merger or acquisition activities
• B) bankruptcy (due to deteriorating financial condition) of a customer with an outstanding accounts receivable balance
• C) issuance of common stock
• D) an uninsured loss of inventories due to a fire

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