When an Organization Faces a Slow-Down in Business Activity, There

question 157

Multiple Choice

When an organization faces a slow-down in business activity, there may be a reduction in the number of hours employees work in order to avoid layoffs.This is called

• A)reduction contingency.
• B)job contingency.
• C)work sharing.
• D)work sustainability.
• E)layoff avoidance.

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Definitions:

Gross Method

An accounting practice for recording inventory purchases without deducting any purchase discounts, which are recorded only if they are actually taken.

Terms 2/10, N/60

A trade credit term where a buyer can deduct 2% from the invoice amount if payment is made within 10 days; otherwise, the full invoice amount is due in 60 days.

Merchandise Inventory

An asset and perpetual inventory system account that records purchases of merchandise. Discounts and returns are recorded in this account for the buyer.

Vouchers Payable

Represents liabilities or amounts owed by a company to its suppliers or vendors, documented through vouchers.