Which of the following are possible sources of abnormal earnings?

a. Recognizing the positive excess present value above the cost of a project on the balance sheet
b. The use of current values in reporting marketable securities
c. Conservative matching and recognition procedures under historical costing
d. All of the above


ANSWER: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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