If a Resource Has Been Consumed but a Bill Has

question 82

Multiple Choice

If a resource has been consumed but a bill has not been received at the end of the accounting period then

• A) an expense should be recorded when the bill is received.
• B) an expense should be recorded when the cash is paid out.
• C) an adjusting entry should be made recognizing the expense.
• D) it is optional whether to record the expense before the bill is received.

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Definitions:

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in a market where supply equals demand, all firms are earning normal profits, and no firm has an incentive to change its output or price.

Profit-Maximizing Level

The profit-maximizing level is the point at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, determined by analyzing costs and revenue to find the most efficient production volume.

Demand Schedule

A graphical representation that illustrates how much of an item or service consumers are ready and financially able to acquire at assorted price points.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many sellers offering differentiated products, leading to competition based on product quality, price, and marketing.