Describe the Importance of Keeping a Consistent Look and Feel

question 27

Essay

Describe the importance of keeping a consistent look and feel for a management support system (MSS).

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profit that is held back and not distributed to shareholders as dividends, used for investment or paying off debt.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A depreciation technique that allocates an equal amount of depreciation each year over the asset's useful life.

Residual Value

The estimated amount that an asset is expected to sell for at the end of its useful life, subtracting any disposal costs.

Impairment Loss

A recognized reduction in the recoverable amount of an asset, indicating that its market value has dropped below its book value on the balance sheet.