Inventory information for Sun Corp. is provided in real time by a firm's accounting information system. However, the accuracy of this information is questionable. Many store managers often report stock outs of components that the system indicates are in stock. Which of the following characteristics of useful information is absent in the situation described above? O relevant reliable O complete O timely O understandable O verifiable O accessible

Inventory information for Sun Corp. is provided in real time by a firm's accounting information system. However, the accuracy of this information is questionable. Many store managers often report stock outs of components that the system indicates are in stock. Which of the following characteristics of useful information is absent in the situation described above? O relevant reliable O complete O timely O understandable O verifiable O accessible

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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