Jake Opens a Pig Farm in Idaho

question 96

Essay

Jake opens a pig farm in Idaho. To start his farm, he uses his entire $50,000 of savings from his savings account. The bank was paying him $2,500 interest on his saving. Explain why the $2,500 is one of Jake's costs.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

An estimate of the market value of an asset or liability, based on current prices in an open and competitive market.

Reporting Period

The reporting period is the span of time covered by financial reports, and it can be monthly, quarterly, or annually.

Lower Of Cost

An accounting method that values inventory at the lower of its historical cost or market value to report losses in value.