Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Effects of Accruing

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the effects of accruing income tax expense at year-end?

• A)A cash payment is made to pay the taxes due.
• B)Liabilities are not affected.
• C)Retained earnings decreases.
• D)Net income increases.

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Definitions:

Sales Quantity

The total number of units of a product or service sold during a specific period of time.

Operating Leverage

A measure of how sensitive a company's operating income is to its revenue changes, indicating the proportion of fixed versus variable costs.

Initial Cash Outlay

The initial funds required for an investment or project, including costs such as acquisition, setup, and related expenses.

Operating Leverage

The degree to which a firm or project can increase operating income by increasing revenue, a measure of how sales growth translates to growth in operating income.