Which statement best explains why a business can report accounting profit while experiencing a cash shortage?
Correct answer: D. Profit may include revenue not yet collected
- A. Profit includes only cash sales
- B. Non-current assets are treated as liabilities
- C. Cash payments are excluded from accounting
- D. Profit may include revenue not yet collected
Explanation
Under accrual accounting, revenue is recognised when earned even if the customer has not yet paid. A large amount of uncollected receivables can therefore produce profit without a matching cash inflow.
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