If You Had a Small Business and Needed a Sales

question 127

True/False

If you had a small business and needed a sales force but did not wish to hire anyone,you could use the services of an independent agent.

Understand the process and implications of closing net income or loss to retained earnings or contributed surplus.

Recognize the definition and implications of a deficit in the Retained Earnings account.

Distinguish between the requirements and options under IFRS and ASPE regarding financial statements.

Calculate and understand the significance of return on common shareholders' equity.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Debt

Loans or borrowings that are due for repayment within a short timeframe, typically within one year, used for immediate financing needs.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income not distributed as dividends to shareholders, but retained by the company for reinvestment.

MACRS 3-Year Class

A category under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) for depreciating certain types of business property over three years.

Amortized

Amortization is the process of spreading out a loan into a series of fixed payments over time, covering both principal and interest.