Asked by Denise White on Jun 13, 2024

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A loss due to a discontinued operation should be reported on the income statement

A) above income from continuing operations
B) without related tax effect
C) below income from continuing operations
D) as an operating expense

Discontinued Operation

A business segment that has been sold, abandoned, or otherwise discontinued, and is reported separately in financial statements.

Income Statement

A financial statement detailing a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period, often quarterly or annually.

Operating Expense

This refers to the costs associated with running a business's day-to-day operations, excluding costs linked to production.

  • Detect and differentiate amidst operating versus non-operating components, covering unusual and disengaged operations.
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Gareth ThompsonJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A loss from a discontinued operation should be reported below income from continuing operations on the income statement according to GAAP. It should also include any tax effects related to the discontinuation. It is not reported as an operating expense as it is not a part of the company's ongoing operations.