Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Precautionary

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of precautionary motive?

• A) The need to hold cash to take advantage of additional investment opportunities, such as bargain purchases.
• B) Much like an automated teller machine card; one use is within corporations to control access to information by employees
• C) Bank makes proceeds of cheques deposited available the same day before cheques clear.
• D) The need to hold cash as a safety margin to act as a financial reserve.
• E) Special post office boxes set up to intercept and speed up accounts receivable payments.

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

A financial measure that compares the actual cost of labor to the expected or standard cost, indicating how well a company manages its labor expenses.

Labor Efficiency Variance

A measure of the difference between the actual hours worked by employees and the expected hours worked, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (or standard) costs based on the predetermined overhead rate.

Month

A unit of time, roughly based on the period of the lunar cycle, used in calendars to divide the year.