Companies Attempt to Manage the Risk of Something Happening That

question 18

Multiple Choice

Companies attempt to manage the risk of something happening that will have a negative or positive impact on the company's objectives, such as

• A) credit risks.
• B) litigation risk.
• C) reputation risk.
• D) ethics risks.
• E) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Cost Of Merchandise Sold

The total cost incurred to purchase or produce the goods that a company sold during a specific period.

Average Cost Method

An inventory costing method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all similar items available during the period.

Cost Of Merchandise Sold

The total expense of buying and preparing merchandise for sale, including the cost of the goods themselves and any additional expenses related to their sale.

Gross Profit

The amount of money a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products, or the costs associated with providing its services.