Which one among the following statements is not a characteristic of the integral view of presenting interim financial statements? a. it is the more acceptable view b. each interim period is recognized as a separate accounting period, regardless of the length of time involved c. each interim period is a part of the annual period d. the revenues and expenses for the annual period are allocated among interim periods

Which one among the following statements is not a characteristic of the integral view of presenting interim financial statements? a. it is the more acceptable view b. each interim period is recognized as a separate accounting period, regardless of the length of time involved c. each interim period is a part of the annual period d. the revenues and expenses for the annual period are allocated among interim periods

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