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Which of the following statements about accrual basis accounting is correct? Multiple Choice

a. The items reported on the income statement continue to have an impact beyond the current period, whereas the items reported on the balance sheet impact just the current period

b. If a company uses accrual basis accounting, the company should record expenses in the same period as the revenues they generate

c. If a company uses accrual basis accounting the company should not record revenue until payments are actually received

d. IFRS does not allow accrual basis accounting for external reporting of income.

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Let us identify whether each statement is true or not.

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The income statement only captures the performance of the company for a certain period, and that is also the reason why we close the income statement accounts; to prepare for the next accounting period.

Balance sheet accounts are cumulative in nature. They capture business transactions from the very beginning.

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