Define Normative, Coercive, and Utilitarian Organizations, and Give an Example

question 40

Essay

Define normative, coercive, and utilitarian organizations, and give an example of each.

Analyze the effects of cash collections and sales discounts on financial statements.

Perform bank reconciliations and understand their importance for internal control over cash.

Calculate net realizable value of receivables and understand its significance in financial reporting.

Understand the impact of sales returns, allowances, and credit card discounts on gross profit calculation.

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Definitions:

Exchange Rate

The value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another, indicating how much of one currency can be exchanged for another.

Shipping Charge

A fee imposed by a carrier for the handling and transportation of goods from one location to another.

U.S. Dollars

The official currency of the United States, used as a standard unit of money and backed by the federal government.

Brazilian Real

The official currency of Brazil, symbolized as R$ and subdivided into 100 centavos.