The Amounts Owed to a Firm by Its Customers Are

question 27

Multiple Choice

The amounts owed to a firm by its customers are called

• A) factors.
• B) revolving credit agreements.
• C) dividends.
• D) accounts receivable.
• E) commercial drafts.

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Definitions:

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity levels, providing a more useful tool for performance evaluation.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or business activity. Examples include raw materials, packaging, and direct labor.

Fixed Costs

Fixed Costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the volume of goods or services produced, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.

Favorable Volume Variance

A metric that indicates a company has produced or sold more than initially anticipated, leading to increased profitability.