Q32. Assume U.S. GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) applies unless otherwise noted. A company reported a large increase in gross profit margin compared to the prior year. The large increase in gross profit margin most likely resulted from a reduction in: A. interest expense. B. the marginal tax rate C. the number of units in the LIFO inventory. D. Solvency risk resulting from the issuance of additional shares of common stock |