A company’s largest segment shows declining profit while smaller segments grow. What is the most likely concern?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Core business is weakening
Explanation: Weakness in the main segment signals structural issues. A: Stability doesn’t remove concern. C: Not implied. D: No evidence.
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A company records revenue when goods are shipped, even though the customer has not agreed to accept delivery yet. What does this most likely indicate?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Aggressive revenue recognition
Explanation: Recognizing revenue before the customer accepts delivery is aggressive. A: Opposite. C: No cash collected. D: Receivables would increase.
Question 83
Which situation most likely signals low earnings quality?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Revenue grows faster than cash collected
Explanation: Revenue without cash suggests weak quality. B: Healthy. C: Strong quality. D: Decline is not necessarily low quality.
Question 84
A company’s revenue increases, but its deferred revenue balance also increases. What does this imply?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Customers are paying in advance
Explanation: Deferred revenue rises when customers prepay. A: Not necessarily. C: Early recognition reduces deferred revenue. D: Prepayments increase cash.
Question 85
Which pattern suggests that revenue growth may not be sustainable?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Revenue rises while customer returns increase
Explanation: Rising returns may indicate poor product quality or forced sales. B: Healthy. C: Neutral. D: Decline in both is not a sustainability issue.
Question 86
A company offers large discounts at year‑end to boost sales. What is the likely effect?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Lower quality revenue
Explanation: Discounts inflate short‑term sales but reduce quality. A: Opposite. C: Discounts reduce margins. D: Receivables may rise.
Question 87
High accruals relative to cash flow typically indicate:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Low earnings quality
Explanation: High accruals mean earnings rely less on cash. A: Opposite. C, D: Not directly related.
Question 88
Which adjustment increases accruals?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — Increasing credit sales
Explanation: Credit sales raise income without cash. A: Non‑cash but reduces income. B: Reduces accruals. D: Cash expenses reduce accruals.
Question 89
A company’s accruals decrease while cash flow rises. What does this imply?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Earnings are becoming more cash‑based
Explanation: Lower accruals = more cash‑supported earnings. B: Opposite. C, D: Not implied.
Question 90
A company estimates a higher warranty expense. What happens?
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