Which One of the Following Is Correct

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is correct?

• A)Inventory losses can be identified and controlled better under the perpetual system.
• B)Inventory can only be sold at the end of an accounting period under the periodic system.
• C)There is no difference in cost to implement a perpetual as compared to a periodic system.
• D)The perpetual system eliminates the need for an annual inventory count.

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Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives, often involving considerations of risk and benefits.

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The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, indicating a gain beyond the normal profit levels expected in a competitive market.

Negative Profits

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