Which one of the following items is not included in the determination of income from continuing operations? a. Discontinued operations. b. Restructuring costs. c. Long-lived asset impairment loss. d. Unusual loss from a write-down of inventory.

Which one of the following items is not included in the determination of income from continuing operations? a. Discontinued operations. b. Restructuring costs. c. Long-lived asset impairment loss. d. Unusual loss from a write-down of inventory.

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Cornerstones of Financial Accounting

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Chapter7: Operating Assets

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