The Chart of Accounts Is a

question 41

Multiple Choice

The chart of accounts is a

• A) list of accounts and their balances at a given time.
• B) device used to prove the mathematical accuracy of the ledger.
• C) listing of the accounts and the account numbers which identify their location in the ledger.
• D) required step in the recording process.

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Definitions:

Vertical Analysis

A financial analysis method that lists each line item in a single period financial statement as a percentage of a base line figure.

Operating Expenses

The day-to-day costs involved in running a business, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Net Sales

Sales revenue minus returns, allowances, and discounts.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold by a company, including material and labor costs.