The U.S. Census Bureau Website

question 54

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Census Bureau website

• A) is a repository of information on U.S. business, economic, and trade activity collected by the federal government.
• B) is a portal to all government websites that can be found by topic or keyword.
• C) provides up-to-the-minute business news and security prices plus research reports of companies, industries, and countries.
• D) is the most popular Internet portal to enter keywords or topics for specific searches.
• E) accesses information in online databases and blogs by primary topic.

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Definitions:

Accrual Accounting

An accounting method where revenue and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, respectively, regardless of when the cash is actually exchanged.

Operating Performance

A measure of a firm's efficiency in managing its core business operations, often evaluated using metrics such as operating margin and revenue growth.

Accrual Accounting

A method of accounting that records revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.

Economic Performance

A measure of how well an entity manages its resources to produce goods and services, often evaluated through factors like GDP growth, employment levels, and productivity.