When Using the Unpaid or Previous Month's Balance Method

question 19

Multiple Choice

When using the unpaid or previous month's balance method:

• A) the billing cycle is always 30 or 31 days
• B) you should first multiply the unpaid or previous month's balance by the monthly rate
• C) the first step in calculating the new unpaid balance is to determine the purchases for the period and then add them to the previous balance
• D) the average daily balance is the same as the unpaid balance

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Definitions:

Acquisition Differential

The difference between the purchase price of a company and the fair value of its identifiable net assets at the acquisition date.

Intercompany Gain

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Income Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed on their income, which can vary depending on the level of income and jurisdiction.

Unrealized Profits

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