Batch Processing Is When the Firm Collects Data from Transactions

question 22

Multiple Choice

Batch processing is when the firm collects data from transactions __________, places them in groups, then prepares and processes the batches ___________.

• A)as they occur, as they occur
• B)as they occur, periodically
• C)periodically, as they occur
• D)periodically, periodically

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Definitions:

Processing Department

An organizational unit where work is performed on a product and where materials, labor, or overhead costs are added to the product.

Process Costing

An accounting system used to apply costs to similar products that are mass-produced in a continuous fashion.

Job-Order Costing

A costing system used in situations where many different products, jobs, or services are produced each period.

Sequential Manufacturing System

A sequential manufacturing system is a production process where operations are carried out in a specific, consecutive order to complete the manufacturing of a product.