An Efficient Method of Estimating Area Market Potentials Makes Use

question 117

Multiple Choice

An efficient method of estimating area market potentials makes use of the ________, developed by the U.S. Bureau of the Census in conjunction with the Canadian and Mexican governments. It classifies all manufacturing into 20 major industry sectors and further breaks each sector into a six-digit, hierarchical structure.

• A) Thomson Reuters Business Classification
• B) Global Industrial Classification Standard
• C) North American Product Classification System
• D) Industry Classification Benchmark
• E) North American Industry Classification System

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Definitions:

Customer Accounts

Accounts maintained by a vendor detailing individual transactions with customers over a period, showing credits, debits, and balances.

Controlling Account

A general ledger account that summarizes and controls the balance of all subsidiary accounts related to it, typically used for accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Subsidiary Ledger

A detailed ledger containing individual accounts that support figures on the general ledger, often used for accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods that a company owns and intends to sell as part of its primary business operations, valued either at cost or market value on the balance sheet.