Which of the following statements is false? A. Mutual funds are pool investor funds to purchase financial instruments and thus reduce risks through diversification. B. Initial public offering (IPO) occurs when firm issues stock in the public market for the first time. C. The difference between current assets and non-current assets equals to working capital. D. Owner’s equity is the residual interest in assets that remains after subtracting an entity’s liabilities.

Which of the following statements is false? A. Mutual funds are pool investor funds to purchase financial instruments and thus reduce risks through diversification. B. Initial public offering (IPO) occurs when firm issues stock in the public market for the first time. C. The difference between current assets and non-current assets equals to working capital. D. Owner’s equity is the residual interest in assets that remains after subtracting an entity’s liabilities.

Principles of Accounting Volume 1

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Chapter14: Corporation Accounting

Section: Chapter Questions

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