Which of the following statements is not true regarding revenue recognition regarding gift cards? A. "Breakage" refers to the unused portion of gift card balances B. "Breakage" can only be recognized as revenue to the extent that it is probable a reversal will not be necessary. C. It is typical that a portion of gift card sales will go unused by customers.

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Which of the following statements is not true regarding revenue recognition regarding gift cards?

A. "Breakage" refers to the unused portion of gift card balances

B. "Breakage" can only be recognized as revenue to the extent that it is probable a reversal will not be necessary.

C. It is typical that a portion of gift card sales will go unused by customers. 

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