After Projecting Sales the Next Step in Forecasting a Company's

question 34

Multiple Choice

After projecting sales the next step in forecasting a company's income is to project

• A) operating expenses
• B) interest expense
• C) taxes
• D) cost of goods sold

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Definitions:

Implicit Cost

The opportunity cost equal to what a firm must give up in order to use resources it already owns, without having to pay rent or purchase them.

Capital

Economic resource that is used in the production of goods and services. It includes tools, buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Either-Or Decision

A decision-making process that involves choosing between two mutually exclusive options or paths.

Implicit Cost

The opportunity cost equal to what a firm must give up in order to use resources it already owns, not directly involving monetary payment.