Through August 2015, Which of the Following Approximates the Amount

question 59

Multiple Choice

Through August 2015, which of the following approximates the amount of dividends and assessments that the U.S.Treasury has received from entities participating in the TARP Capital Purchase Program?

• A)$20.1 billion.
• B)$1.2 billion.
• C)$34.6 billion.
• D)$16.0 billion.
• E)$26.25 billion.

Understand the differences between absorption costing and variable costing.

Identify which costs are included and excluded under both costing methods.

Determine the conditions under which income under absorption costing equals, exceeds, or is less than income under variable costing.

Calculate the effect of inventory level changes on operating income under both costing methods.

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