Manufacturing Employment in the United States Peaked

question 24

Multiple Choice

Manufacturing employment in the United States peaked

• A) during World War II.
• B) in 1959.
• C) in 1979.
• D) in 1999.
• E) None of the above is true. Manufacturing employment in the United States continues to increase.

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Definitions:

Inventory Account

An account in the ledger that tracks the cost of goods a company has in stock that are available for sale.

Internal Control

Processes adopted by organizations to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting, operational efficiency, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Financial Statements

Formal records that outline the financial activities and condition of a business, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Inventory Costing Methods

Strategies used by companies to assign costs to inventory and to determine the cost of goods sold, including FIFO (First In, First Out), LIFO (Last In, First Out), and weighted average cost.