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What are forecasts? What role do they play in the preparation of pro forma financial statements?


Definitions:

Total-Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the total cost of producing varying quantities of output.

Economic Profit

The surplus gained from undertaking an activity after accounting for both explicit and implicit costs, differing from accounting profit.

Accounting Profit

The financial gain calculated by subtracting total explicit costs from total revenue, reflecting the company's bookkeeping earnings.

Explicit Costs

Payments made directly to individuals or entities in the operation of a business, including salaries, rental fees, and costs of materials.

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