Alignment Is Most Important to Which of the Following People

question 52

Multiple Choice

Alignment is most important to which of the following people in a company?

• A)The shipping manager,because other divisions in the organization don't have to deal with as many outside delivery companies.
• B)The accountant,because other divisions in the organization don't have to deal with complex laws and legal codes.
• C)The billing clerk,because other divisions in the organization need to deliver product to the customer so the clerk can bill the customer.
• D)The production manager,because other division in the organization need to be ready to process the product when it's manufactured.
• E)The salesperson,because other divisions in the organization need to be united to fulfill the salesperson's promises to the customer.

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Definitions:

Intra-Entity Transactions

Transactions that occur within the same legal entity, often between departments or divisions, which may require elimination during consolidation.

Net Income

The remaining profit for a company after deducting taxes and expenses from the revenue.

Consolidation Entry

A journal entry used in the preparation of consolidated financial statements to eliminate intercompany transactions and balances.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by the company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.