Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (Check 21),which became effective on October 28,2004,eliminated the disbursement float due to the check-clearing process.
• B)Trade credit is,in essence,a loan from the selling firm to its customer.
• C)The accounts receivable balance represents the amount that a firm owes its suppliers for goods that it has received but for which it has not yet paid.
• D)Providing financing at below-market rates is an indirect way to lower prices for only certain customers.

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Cost

Costs that do not fluctuate with the volume of production, such as rent, salaries, and maintenance.

Incremental Analysis

Incremental Analysis is a decision-making tool used to compare the additional costs and benefits of one option over another, ignoring costs and benefits that are unchanged between options.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent and salaries.

Variable Departmental Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of output or activity within a specific department of a company.