Which of the following characteristics does not apply to accounting practices and procedures in the United States prior to 1930?

a.They were applied uniformly among companies.
b.They were considered confidential by the companies applying them.
c.They met the needs of creditors to a greater extent than they met the needs of shareholders.
d.They emphasized the disclosure of cash and near-cash resources.


ANSWER: A

Business

You might also like to view...

Which of the following is the largest retailer in the world in terms of annual sales according to the top five global retailers, 2012?

A) Sears B) Metro C) Kmart D) Carrefour E) Walmart

Business

When auditors do not rely on a detailed knowledge of the application's internal logic, they are performing

a. black box tests of program controls b. white box tests of program controls c. substantive testing d. intuitive testing

Business

People deny messages that counter the order and meaning in their thoughts. This is called:

A. assimilation/contrast theory B. BCOS theory C. dissonance theory D. behavior modification E. reward/situation framework

Business

The ________ variance is the difference between the actual quantity multiplied by the actual price and the actual quantity multiplied by the standard price

a. price b. volume c. budget d. usage

Business