Which of the following correctly describes the various financial statements?

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Which of the following correctly describes the various financial statements?

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A) An income statement covers a period of time.
B) The cash flow statement is a financial statement at a specific point in time.
C) The balance sheet is a financial statement that covers a period of time.
D) The statement of stockholders' equity is a financial statement at a specific point in time.
Answer: A
Explanation: The income statement reports the performance of a business during the accounting
period.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Distinguish different financial statements
Learning Objective: 01-01 Recognize the information conveyed in each of the four basic
financial statements and the way that it is used by different decision makers (investors, creditors,
and managers).
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