Which of the Following Would Explain Why Accounting Profit Might

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would explain why accounting profit might be greater than economic profit?

• A)A firm has implicit costs as well as explicit costs.
• B)A firm has only explicit costs.
• C)A firm's net income is greater than its accounting profit.
• D)A firm's net income is less than its accounting profit.

Understand and identify the financial statement disclosures associated with retained earnings restrictions.

Comprehend the effect of errors and adjustments on prior periods' financial statements.

Understand the financial statement preparation process, specifically the statement of retained earnings.

Develop the ability to properly format financial statements according to accounting standards.

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Definitions:

Conversion Costs

The sum of labor and overhead costs required to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Forming Department

A specific division within a manufacturing environment where materials undergo the initial stages of production.

Equivalent Unit

A measure used in cost accounting to represent a partial unit of production, allowing for the comparison and calculation of costs for partially completed goods.

Process Costing

An accounting method used for homogenous products, allocating costs across units of production, making it easier to compute the cost per unit.