Which of the Following Items Is Consistent with Earnings Being

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items is consistent with earnings being informative about current performance but not informative about future earnings?

• A) The firm recognizes an unexpected gain
• B) The firm recognizes a fair value gain on a financial asset as a result of a favorable move in interest rates.
• C) The firm recognizes additional expenses this period due to pre-opening costs associated with new stores.
• D) The firm experiences a large jump in sales and earnings as a result of successful research and development of new products.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Indirect production costs that change in response to the level of production activity, such as utility costs in a manufacturing plant that vary with machine usage.

Rate Variances

The difference between the expected (standard) cost and the actual cost incurred for a rate-based expense, such as labor or materials.

Lubricants

Substances applied to surfaces to reduce friction, protect against wear, or provide lubrication, often essential in machinery and manufacturing processes.

Supplies

Items that are used in the day-to-day operations of a business, not directly part of the manufactured product but necessary for its production.