Assume That,prior to Preparing Adjusting Entries at the End of the Year,Caterpillar

question 297

Multiple Choice

Assume that,prior to preparing adjusting entries at the end of the year,Caterpillar Corporation has a fixed asset turnover ratio of 3.4 based on average net fixed assets of $500,000,000.Which of the following year-end adjustments would cause Caterpillar's fixed asset turnover ratio to increase?

• A)Caterpillar accrues and capitalizes $50,000 for self-constructed assets.
• B)Caterpillar accrues a liability for ordinary repair costs in the amount of $50,000.
• C)Caterpillar writes down an impaired piece of equipment by $50,000.
• D)Caterpillar increases the sales returns & allowances by $50,000.

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Grasp the physiological and psychological processes involved in sensory experiences, including pain relief through dissociation or placebo effects.

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Organizes

The act of arranging or structuring elements in a systematic way for efficiency and functionality.

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Retention

The ability to hold, preserve, and recall information or experiences over time.