GAAP allows companies to use ________ for external reporting purposes.
A)only the traditional format of the income statement
B)only the contribution margin format of the income statement
C)either the traditional format or the contribution margin format
D)the variable costing format

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GAAP requires companies to use the traditional format of the income statement for external reporting purposes. The contribution margin format is typically used for internal management purposes.

GAAP Allows Companies to Use ________ for External Reporting Purposes