Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A) An unadjusted trial balance is a list of accounts and balances prepared before adjustments are recorded.
• B) An adjusted trial balance is a list of accounts and balances prepared after adjusting entries have been recorded and posted to the ledger.
• C) Each trial balance amount is used in preparing the financial statements.
• D) Financial statements should be prepared directly from information in the unadjusted trial balance.
• E) Financial statements can be prepared directly from information in the adjusted trial balance.

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Definitions:

Maturity Value

The amount payable to the investor at the end of a debt instrument's life, including principal and any remaining interest.

Interest

The cost of using borrowed money or the return on invested funds, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the principal.

Purchased Equipment

Fixed assets bought for operational purposes, such as machinery or office fixtures.

3-Month Note

A short-term financial instrument that matures or is due for payment within three months from the issue date.