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Which statement is false? a. Accrual based accounting records transactions in the period in which the transaction occurs. b. Applying accrual accounting results in a more accurate measure of profit for the period than cash based accounting. c. GAAP requires financial reports be prepared using cash-based accounting. d. None, all statements are true.

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Which statement is false?

a. Accrual based accounting records transactions in the period in which the transaction occurs.

b. Applying accrual accounting results in a more accurate measure of profit for the period than cash based accounting.

c. GAAP requires financial reports be prepared using cash-based accounting.

d. None, all statements are true.

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Solution

The false statement is c. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) does not require financial reports to be prepared using cash-based accounting. Instead, it requires the use of accrual-based accounting.

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