The Costing of Inventories at Standard Cost for External Financial

question 133

Multiple Choice

The costing of inventories at standard cost for external financial statement reporting purposes is

• A) not permitted.
• B) preferable to reporting at actual costs.
• C) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles if significant differences exist between actual and standard costs.
• D) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles if significant differences do not exist between actual and standard costs.

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Definitions:

Employee Share Purchase Plans

Programs that allow employees to purchase company shares often at a discounted price, as part of their benefits package.

Market Value

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in an open market.

Direct Payment

The monetary compensation paid directly to employees in the form of wages, salaries, commissions, and bonuses.

Goal-Sharing Plans

Incentive plans that reward employees for reaching specific organizational goals, similar to gain-sharing but often broader in scope.