The Difference Between the Value That an Activity Generates and the Cost

question 91

Multiple Choice

The difference between the value that an activity generates and the cost of the activity is called the ________.

• A) equity
• B) liability
• C) overhead
• D) margin

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Funds that a company is obligated to pay to its suppliers or lenders for products and services acquired on credit.

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings refer to the portion of net income which is retained by the corporation rather than distributed to its owners as dividends.

Closing Entries

Closing entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts, preparing the books for the next period.

Closing Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts.