Any Discomfort in Answering the "Ethics Double Check" Questions Signifies

question 175

True/False

Any discomfort in answering the "ethics double check" questions signifies that the decision may have ethical shortcomings.

Recognize the key accounting assumptions and how they affect financial reporting.

Identify the characteristics and implications of different types of accounting periods.

Comprehend the principles guiding revenue and expense recognition.

Discern between different accounting methodologies (accrual vs. cash basis) and their acceptance under GAAP.

---

Definitions:

Elimination Entry

An accounting entry made in preparing consolidated financial statements to remove the effects of intercompany transactions.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually derived from the company's profits.

Gross Margin

A financial metric indicating the difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, divided by revenue, often expressed as a percentage.

Inventory Account

An account in the financial statements that reflects the value of a company's goods that are available for sale or in the process of being produced for sale.