Asked by Maison Kyomi on Jul 08, 2024

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Which of the following is false regarding the Balance Sheet?

A) On the Balance Sheet Assets are recorded at the Assets' fair market value on the date the Balance Sheet is prepared.
B) The Balance Sheet presents a company's financial position on a specific date and can be prepared at the end of a month,quarter or year.
C) The Balance Sheet is comprised of the following account types: Assets,Liabilities and Owners' Equity.
D) On the Balance Sheet Assets are what a company owns and Liabilities are what a company owes.

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet is a financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, giving a snapshot of its financial condition.

Fair Market Value

The price at which a property would sell in a competitive and open market, reflecting the value agreed upon by a willing buyer and seller.

Financial Position

An overview of an entity's economic resources, obligations, and net worth at a point in time, typically represented by the balance sheet.

  • Understand the components and presentation of a balance sheet.
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Harjot SinghJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Assets are recorded at their historical cost or cost of acquisition, not their fair market value on the date the Balance Sheet is prepared.