Which of the Following Reserves Allows for Future Situations That

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reserves allows for future situations that are unpredictable?

• A)Contingency reserves
• B)Management reserves  
• C)Known unknowns
• D)Cost baseline reserves

Understand and calculate the amount of average daily receipts from customers.

Grasp the concept of collection time and its impact on firm's cash flow.

Define key terms related to cash management such as target cash balance, zero-balance account, and transaction motive.

Calculate the firm’s total collection time based on multiple factors affecting check processing and clearing.

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Definitions:

Master Budget

An integrated financial plan that includes all of the individual budgets related to sales, cost of goods sold, operations, inventory, and financing.

Credit Sales

Sales made by a business that are not paid for at the time of purchase but are charged to the customer's account to be paid for at a later date.

Production Budget

A production budget estimates the number of units that must be produced during a specific period to meet sales and inventory needs.

Ending Inventory

The total value of all unsold goods that a company has in its possession at the end of a reporting period, important for calculating cost of goods sold.