List the Four Basic Types of Accounts That Require Adjusting

question 44

Essay

List the four basic types of accounts that require adjusting entries and give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Cost of Capital

The rate of return a company must pay to its investors for the use of their capital, essentially the cost of financing and investing in the company's assets.

NPV

Net present value. A capital budgeting technique that rates projects according to the total present value of all their associated cash flows. The higher the total or net present value, the better.

Capital Budgeting Decision

The process by which a business determines whether projects such as investments in equipment or new products are worth pursuing.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return that a company must earn on its investment projects to maintain its market value and attract funds.