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Correct answer: B — A present obligation exists and the amount can be estimated
Explanation: Present obligation + reliable estimate = provision. A: Possible obligations are disclosed, not recognized. C: No obligation → no provision. D: Payment timing irrelevant.
Question 127
A company underestimates a provision. What happens?
Explanation: Possible obligations require disclosure. A: Remote → no disclosure. C: Certain → recognize, not disclose. D: Estimate affects recognition, not disclosure.
Question 129
A company frequently changes accounting policies. What does this imply?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Lower comparability
Explanation: Frequent changes reduce comparability. A: Opposite. C: Not necessarily. D: Not implied.
Question 130
A company reports strong profit but weak cash flow. What is the likely cause?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Aggressive accounting
Explanation: Weak cash + strong profit = aggressive accruals. A: Opposite. C: Would increase cash. D: Cash is weak.
Question 131
A company’s depreciation expense suddenly drops. What might this indicate?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Longer useful lives assigned
Explanation: Extending useful life reduces depreciation. B: Not related. C: Impairment increases expense. D: Not directly tied.
Question 132
A company’s liabilities rise faster than assets. What happens?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Equity decreases
Explanation: Assets – liabilities = equity. A: Opposite. C: Not implied. D: Not necessarily.
Question 133
A company’s debt‑to‑equity ratio falls. What is the most likely cause?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Repaying debt
Explanation: Paying off debt reduces leverage. A: Increases leverage. C: Would increase leverage. D: Not directly related.
Question 134
A company’s long‑term debt stays constant while equity rises. What happens?
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