The primary purpose of the balance sheet is to: measure the net income of a busniess up to a particular point in time. report the difference between cash inflows and cash outflows for the period. O report the financial position of athe reporting entity at a particular point in time. report revenues and expenses for a period of time.

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The primary purpose of the balance sheet is to:
O measure the net income of a busniess up to a particular point
in time.
O report the difference between cash inflows and cash
outflows for the period.
O report the financial position of athe reporting entity at a
particular point in time.
O report revenues and expenses for a period of time.
DEREN
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Transcribed Image Text:The primary purpose of the balance sheet is to: O measure the net income of a busniess up to a particular point in time. O report the difference between cash inflows and cash outflows for the period. O report the financial position of athe reporting entity at a particular point in time. O report revenues and expenses for a period of time. DEREN 11
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