Short-Run Costs That Do Not Change as Output Increases or Decreases

question 59

Multiple Choice

Short-run costs that do not change as output increases or decreases are ________ costs.

• A) explicit
• B) fixed
• C) empirical
• D) marginal
• E) primary

Understand cash flow changes from changes in accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable.

Calculate net income from various financial metrics including tax rate, turnover ratios, and operating expenses.

Analyze a firm's liquidity and operational efficiency through calculation of cash accounts and turnover ratios.

Evaluate a firm's capital structure and compute potential asset acquisitions or liabilities through financial data.

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Definitions:

Ledger Accounts

Individual financial records within the general ledger, detailing transactions related to a specific account category.

Income Summary

An account in the accounting ledger that is used to summarize the revenues and expenses for a period, facilitating the transfer of net income or loss to retained earnings.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances in temporary accounts to permanent accounts, thereby preparing the company's books for the next period.

Net Income

The net income of a business once all costs, taxes, and deductions are taken from the overall revenue.