The Ultimate Objective of Every Firm, Such as Intel, Chevrolet

question 115

Multiple Choice

The ultimate objective of every firm, such as Intel, Chevrolet, and Sony must be to

• A) sell either to other firms or to consumers.
• B) satisfy the needs of its customers.
• C) pay out money to cover the various expenses of doing business.
• D) know that people generally buy a product and store it.
• E) make it impossible to satisfy customers.

Determine the book value and accumulated depreciation of an asset.

Understand the treatment and effects of disposal of plant assets, including gain or loss calculation.

Recognize the accounting treatment for changes in depreciation estimates and method changes.

Evaluate the reasoning behind asset depreciation and the non-recognition of fair value changes during asset lifetime.

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