Asked by Aiden Kravitz on Jun 29, 2024

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Which of the following statements regarding the gross and net methods for recording trade accounts payable is true?

A) The net method overstates accounts payable at the end of the accounting period.
B) The net method is more widely used in practice than is the gross method.
C) The gross method more accurately measures liquidity.
D) The net method highlights management inefficiency because purchase discounts lost are recorded whenever an invoice is paid after the cash discount period has expired.

Gross Method

An accounting practice where purchases are recorded at the total invoice cost without deducting any purchase discounts.

Net Method

An accounting approach where discounts for early payment are assumed to be taken and thus are deducted from the cost of purchases.

Accounts Payable

Short-term liabilities representing amounts owed to suppliers or creditors for goods and services received.

  • Understand the principles associated with the recording and disclosure of liabilities.
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Zybrea KnightJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The net method records purchases at the net of the discount amount, and if the discount is not taken, the lost discount is recognized as an expense, highlighting inefficiency in managing payables.