Adjusting Entries Are

question 229

Multiple Choice

Adjusting entries are

• A) not necessary if the accounting system is operating properly.
• B) usually required before financial statements are prepared.
• C) made whenever management desires to change an account balance.
• D) made to balance sheet accounts only.

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Definitions:

Practical Standards

Realistic expectations for performance or output that take into account potential variances and are used for benchmarking and measuring actual performance.

Standard Costing

Standard costing involves assigning a fixed cost to production and inventory for the purpose of budgeting and performance evaluation, allowing companies to identify variances and control costs.

Machine Breakdown

The failure of a machine to function, causing a halt in production or operations.

Material Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard quantity expected, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.