Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Valuing of Costs

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the valuing of costs and benefits is NOT correct?

• A)The first step in evaluating a project is to identify its costs and benefits.
• B)In the absence of competitive markets,we can use one-sided prices to determine exact cash values.
• C)Competitive market prices allow us to calculate the value of a decision without worrying about the tastes or opinions of the decision maker.
• D)Because competitive markets exist for most commodities and financial assets,we can use them to determine cash values and evaluate decisions in most situations.

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Definitions:

Sales Salaries Payable

An account representing the salaries owed to sales staff that have been incurred but not yet paid.

Cash Payments

Refers to transactions where cash is paid out by the business, such as to suppliers, employees, or for other expenses.

Current Year

The ongoing year or the period of time that is presently being accounted for in financial or calendar terms.

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash, as a share of the company's profits.