Mort Tishian Feels It's Necessary to Predict Revenues, Costs, and Expenses

question 186

Multiple Choice

Mort Tishian feels it's necessary to predict revenues, costs, and expenses on a six-month basis. "It's the only way you get an idea of what to expect," explains Mort. In order to obtain these predictions, Mort needs to develop a(n)

• A) cash-basis accounting system.
• B) short-term forecast.
• C) capital budget.
• D) econometric model.

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The cost of products on offer for buying by the close of an accounting cycle.

Income Statement Columns

The structured format in financial reporting that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profitability over a specific time period.

Worksheet

An informal document used by accountants to prepare and adjust financial statements, summarizing a period's transactions, adjustments, and accounts.

Net Loss

The amount by which total expenses exceed total revenues, indicating a company is spending more than it is earning.