The Step in the Accounting Cycle That Is Performed on a Periodic

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Multiple Choice

The step in the accounting cycle that is performed on a periodic basis (i.e. monthly quarterly) is

• A) analyzing transactions.
• B) journalizing and posting adjusting entries.
• C) preparing a post-closing trial balance.
• D) posting to ledger accounts.

Understand how express warranties are created and identified in sales contexts.

Distinguish between express and implied warranties in sales contracts.

Recognize the automatic provision of warranties of title in sales transactions and implications of breaching these warranties.

Evaluate how sellers can disclaim or modify warranties and when such disclaimers or modifications are effective.

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Definitions:

Step-fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant over a range of production but can change when production exceeds certain levels.

Inflationary Price Increase

A rise in prices across the board that is often attributed to an increase in the money supply or demand outpacing supply.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overhead) in the cost of a product.

Variable Costs

Additional costs incurred when unit production increases. Variable costs per unit usually are assumed not to vary with volume.