Which of the Following Items Cannot Be Found on a Firm's

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items cannot be found on a firm's balance sheet under current liabilities?

• A) Accounts payable.
• B) Short-term notes payable to the bank.
• C) Accrued wages.
• D) Cost of goods sold.
• E) Accrued payroll taxes.

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Definitions:

Controlling Interest

A situation where a shareholder, or a group acting in kind, holds a majority of a company's stock, giving them significant control over its operations.

FIFO System

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where goods purchased or produced first are sold or used first.

Goodwill Impairment

A decrease in the value of goodwill on a company's balance sheet, indicating that the value of an acquired entity has declined.

Statement of Consolidated Retained Earnings

A financial statement that shows the total amount of retained earnings, adjusted for dividends and other changes, for a parent company and its subsidiaries.