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question 19

Multiple Choice

The British subsidiary of a U.S. company reported cost of goods sold of 75,000 pounds (sterling) for the current year ended December 31. The beginning inventory was 10,000 pounds, and the ending inventory was 15,000 pounds. Spot rates for various dates are as follows: Assuming the pound is the functional currency of the British subsidiary, the translated amount of cost of goods sold that should appear in the consolidated income statement is:

• A) $108,750.
• B) $112,500.
• C) $114,300.
• D) $125,700.

Compare and contrast the terms listening, hearing, and their relationships.

Acknowledge the effect of emotional states on the listening process.

Recognize the importance of memory and attention in the listening process.

Understand the role of nonverbal cues in communication and their interpretation.

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Definitions:

Price Standard

A predetermined cost that companies use to measure the variance between the expected and actual cost.

Materials Price Standard

A predetermined cost per unit of material, used as a benchmark to assess the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the purchasing and usage of materials in production.

Matrix Approach

A management technique used to handle the complexity of multiple projects or tasks by organizing them into a matrix structure, considering both function and product.

Variance Analysis

The process of analyzing the difference between planned and actual numbers in order to find discrepancies and their causes.