If a Resource Has Been Consumed but a Bill Has

question 82

Multiple Choice

If a resource has been consumed but a bill has not been received at the end of the accounting period then

• A) an expense should be recorded when the bill is received.
• B) an expense should be recorded when the cash is paid out.
• C) an adjusting entry should be made recognizing the expense.
• D) it is optional whether to record the expense before the bill is received.

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Definitions:

Innovation

The process of creating new ideas, products, or methods that bring something novel to the market or society.

Marginal Utility

The additional contentment or value obtained by consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Utility-maximizing Combination

is a selection of goods and services that provides the highest level of satisfaction or utility to an individual, given their budget constraints.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a particular amount of goods or services.