Which of the following does U.S. GAAP not consider to be an objective of segment reporting? a.It helps users better understand the enterprise’s performance. b. It helps users better assess the enterprise’s prospects for future cash flows. c. It helps users make more informed judgments about the enterprise as a whole. d. It helps users make comparisons between a segment of one enterprise and a similar segment of another enterprise

Which of the following does U.S. GAAP not consider to be an objective of segment reporting? a.It helps users better understand the enterprise’s performance. b. It helps users better assess the enterprise’s prospects for future cash flows. c. It helps users make more informed judgments about the enterprise as a whole. d. It helps users make comparisons between a segment of one enterprise and a similar segment of another enterprise

Principles of Accounting Volume 2

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Chapter1: Accounting As A Tool For Managers

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