Fairlawn Partners Consulting Is a Management-Consulting Firm That Provides Its

question 77

Multiple Choice

Fairlawn Partners Consulting is a management-consulting firm that provides its expertise to businesses that employ its services. Since it does not hold an inventory of goods or produce any goods itself

• A) its revenue will equal its net income.
• B) its gross profit could be identical to its net revenue.
• C) it is unlikely to have any operating expenses.
• D) its balance sheet will not record any current assets.

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Definitions:

Period Costs

Expenses that are recognized in the income statement when incurred, instead of being tied to inventory, include utilities and rent for office space.

Selling Expenses

Costs incurred directly and indirectly in selling products or services, including advertising, sales staff salaries, and commission.

Administrative Expenses

Expenses that relate to the general operation of a company and do not directly tie to production activities, such as office supplies and salaries of administrative personnel.

Direct Labor

The labor costs of workers who are directly involved in manufacturing a product or providing a service.