Which One of the Following Is a Trader Whose Trades

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a trader whose trades are not based on meaningful financial analysis or information?

• A)specialist
• B)arbitrageur
• C)noise trader
• D)sentiment trader
• E)market maker

Recognize the management and control mechanisms in various types of businesses, from sole proprietorships to corporations.

Distinguish between general and limited partners in partnerships and the extent of their liability and involvement in management.

Understand the concept of a professional corporation and how it differs from other business entities in terms of management and liability.

Identify the characteristics of a joint venture and how they compare to partnerships.

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Definitions:

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing a single unit or a number of units of a product, calculated for managerial accounting purposes.

Materials Quantity Variance

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

Materials Price Variance

The deviation from the standard to the real price of materials, calculated by multiplying this difference by the amount of materials bought.

Variable Overhead

Overhead costs that vary directly with the level of production or activity, such as electricity or material handling costs.