At the High Level of Activity in November, 7,000 Machine

question 157

Multiple Choice

At the high level of activity in November, 7,000 machine hours were run and power costs were $12,000. In April, a month of low activity, 2,000 machine hours were run and power costs amounted to $6,000. Using the high-low method, the estimated fixed cost element of power costs is

• A) $12,000.
• B) $6,000.
• C) $3,600.
• D) $8,400.

Understand how to calculate and interpret the return on assets.

Identify and understand the sections of the statement of cash flows, specifically the classification of cash flows associated with long-lived assets.

Recognize and comprehend the reporting requirements for financial statements under various accounting standards.

Understand strategies for improving return on assets.

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Definitions:

Covered Interest Arbitrage

An investment strategy where an investor uses the difference in interest rates between two countries to profit from currency exchange rate changes, using a forward contract to hedge exchange rate risk.

Profit or Loss

The difference between total revenues and total expenses of a business over a specific period of time.

Converted

This term usually refers to a change in the characteristics or use of an asset, such as converting a building for a different purpose or converting securities from one form to another, like bonds to stock.

LIBOR

London Interbank Offered Rate, a benchmark interest rate at which major global banks lend to one another.