Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Why Managing

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason why managing data is difficult over time?

• A) New systems are developed.
• B) The media the data are stored on becomes problematic.
• C) New sources of data are created.
• D) The amount of data increases exponentially.
• E) All of these are reasons why managing data is difficult over time.

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Definitions:

Matching Principle

An accounting principle that dictates that expenses should be matched with the revenues they helped to generate in the same period.

Revenues

Revenues refer to the total amount of money earned by a company from its business activities, such as the sale of goods or services, before any expenses are subtracted.

Expenses

Outflows or other using up of assets or incurring of liabilities during a period from delivering or producing goods, rendering services, or carrying out other activities that constitute the entity's ongoing major operations.

Accrual Adjusting Entry

An accounting entry made to record revenues earned or expenses incurred that have not yet been recorded through regular transactions.