Consumers Have the Responsibility to Examine Periodic Statements Provided by Their

question 51

Multiple Choice

Consumers have the responsibility to examine periodic statements provided by their financial institutions; accordingly, if a loss would not have occurred but for the failure of a consumer to report within __________ of the transmittal of the statement any unauthorized transfer, the loss is borne by the consumer.

• A) fourteen (14) days
• B) thirty (30) days
• C) sixty (60) days
• D) six (6) months

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Definitions:

Merchandise

Goods procured by a business for the purpose of resale to customers.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company intended for sale or to be used in the production of goods sold.

Periodic Inventory System

The periodic inventory system is an accounting method where inventory is physically counted at specific intervals and adjustments are made to the inventory records accordingly.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenues, indicating the company's financial health over a period.