Use the List of Three Sustainability Principles Below to Categorize

question 25

Multiple Choice

Use the list of three sustainability principles below to categorize actions taken by the city of Curitiba, Brazil, (or any city) in an effort to become more sustainable.

-Tax credits are available for installing solar panels on private homes.12.60% of metal, glass, and plastic is recycled.

• A)reliance on solar energy
• B)biodiversity
• C)chemical cycling

Recognize the applications and benefits of using Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) in financial reporting.

Understand the importance of accurate and timely financial information in decision making.

Understand and apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to segment reporting.

Calculate and interpret financial ratios such as price/earnings ratio, dividend yield, profit margin, return on total assets, current ratio, inventory turnover, and debt ratio.

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Definitions:

Mischel

Walter Mischel, an Austrian-born psychologist best known for his research on personality and his development of the cognitive-affective personality system (CAPS) theory.

Criticisms

Expressions of disapproval based on perceived mistakes or faults.

Bulk Sales

Refers to transactions where a business sells a significant portion of its inventory to a single buyer in one transaction, often used in liquidation processes.

Ordinary Course of Business

Activities and operations that are considered normal, routine, and customary for a particular business or industry.