alleryStart learning →Why is accounting for grants significant for financial statements?
AShows the extent of benefit gained
BFixes the rate of income tax
CSets the dividend payable
DDetermines audit fees payable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Shows the extent of benefit gained
Apart from needing a method, it is desirable to indicate how far the enterprise benefited from the grant in the period.
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