An Increase in Firm Size So That Diseconomies of Scale

question 79

True/False

An increase in firm size so that diseconomies of scale are realized represents a potential gain from an acquisition.

Explain the utility and types of accounting software in financial management.

Prepare adjusting entries for year-end financial statement preparation.

Understand the differences between changes in accounting principles, estimates, and errors.

Identify the appropriate treatment for changes in accounting principles, including retrospective and prospective applications.

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Definitions:

Periodic System

An inventory system that updates inventory and cost of goods sold at the end of each accounting period.

Vouchers Payable

A liability account in the general ledger that represents the controlling account for the sum of individual vouchers.

Voucher Register

A special journal replacing the purchases journal; it records prenumbered vouchers at the time the liabilities are incurred.

Check Register

A special journal that replaces the cash payments journal in recording payments of vouchers.