As Market Trends Emerge, the Marketing Research Industry Responds

question 17

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As market trends emerge, the marketing research industry responds. An example of this has been the recent growth of natural and organic foods. SPINS provides syndicated data by providing tracking data for this growing segment of the food industry.

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Definitions:

Expense Accounts

Accounts in the general ledger that are used to record various costs and expenses incurred by a business.

Revenue Accounts

Accounts that track the income a business receives from its various activities, such as sales of products or services.

Loss Accounts

Accounts used to record the loss in value of assets or to represent expenses that reduce net income.

Revenue Recognition

The accounting principle that determines the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized or accounted for.