The Manager of the Bank Where You Work Tells You

question 117

Multiple Choice

The manager of the bank where you work tells you that your bank has $6 million in excess reserves. She also tells you that the bank has $800 million in deposits and $738 million in loans. Given this information you find that the reserve requirement must be

• A)7.8 percent.
• B)0.8 percent.
• C)10.8 percent.
• D)7.0 percent.

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Definitions:

Revenue Recognition

This is an accounting principle that outlines the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized and can be reported in financial statements.

Percentage-Of-Completion Method

The percentage-of-completion method is an accounting approach used for recognizing the revenue and expenses of long-term contracts based on the progress of the work performed.

Revenue Recognition

The process of recording income when it is earned and realizable, according to specific criteria, regardless of when the cash is received.

Completed-Contract Method

An accounting method where revenue and profit are recognized only when a contract is completed, commonly used in long-term project contracts.