Synergy Is the Greatest and Most Easily Measured Nonfinancial Benefit

question 64

True/False

Synergy is the greatest and most easily measured nonfinancial benefit in a merger.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in the cost of a product.

Absorption Costing

A method of costing that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overheads - in the cost of a product.

Net Operating Income

This is the total profit of a business after operating expenses are subtracted from gross revenue but before taxes and interest expenses are deducted.

Absorption Costing

A method of product costing that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overhead - in the cost of a product.