The Residual Value Is Discounted as a Single Lump Sum

question 48

True/False

The residual value is discounted as a single lump sum because it will be received only once,when the asset is sold.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that assigns all manufacturing costs, both variable and fixed, to products, thereby impacting the inventory valuation on the balance sheet.

Net Operating Income

The profit a company makes from its operations, calculated as total revenue minus operating expenses, excluding taxes and interest.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product costs.

Absorption Costing

A product costing technique that adds up all manufacturing expenses — direct materials, direct labor, variable, and fixed overheads — into the comprehensive cost of the product.