Study Guide Intermediate Accounting, Volume 1: Chapters 1 - 14
Study Guide Intermediate Accounting, Volume 1: Chapters 1 - 14
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ISBN: 9781119305125
Author: Douglas W. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 1, Problem 21Q
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Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP): A set of accounting principles, practices and regulations that companies follow to prepare or to make a financial statement for a specific period of time are termed as generally accepted accounting principles. This improves the intelligibility of communication of monetary information of the company.

To determine the economic significances and political domination of GAAP.

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We note the following adjusted trial balance totals: Cash $ 21,000 Accounts Receivable $ 20,000 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $2,000 Merchandise Inventory $ 20,000 Accounts Payable $16,000 Capital $ 3,000 Sales Sales Returns Cost of Goods Sold Other Expenses Gross profit is: a. $56,000 b. $50,000 c. $80,000 d. $74,000 $ 80,000 $ 6,000 $ 24,000 $ 10,000

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Study Guide Intermediate Accounting, Volume 1: Chapters 1 - 14

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