Which of the Following Is Not One of the Four

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the four primary functional areas of a firm?

• A)human resources
• B)legal
• C)marketing
• D)operations

Understand the classification and management of cash equivalents and their impact on a company's liquidity.

Understand the primary components of an internal control system and differentiate between control activities.

Recognize the classification and treatment of cash and cash equivalents in financial reporting.

Identify the objectives and components of physical controls to safeguard assets.

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Definitions:

Investment Portfolio

An assortment of financial assets including stocks, bonds, commodities, cash, and equivalents, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Preferential Tax Treatment

Special tax rules that result in a lower tax rate or beneficial tax conditions for certain types of income or taxpayers.

Accumulated Straight-Line Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense recorded for an asset over its useful life, calculated using the straight-line method.

Tax Bracket

The range of income taxed at a particular rate under a progressive tax system, with different brackets for different income levels.