All of the Following Are Examples of Explicit Cost a Firm

question 227

Multiple Choice

All of the following are examples of explicit cost a firm might incur except

• A)the out-of-pocket expense to hire employees.
• B)taxes owed to the state government.
• C)the rental value of the warehouse space the company owns and uses for itself.
• D)the revenue a firm generates in using its resources.

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Definitions:

Initial Value Method

An accounting approach where investments are recorded at their initial purchase cost without subsequent adjustment for market fluctuations.

Noncontrolling Interest

An ownership interest in a corporation or segment of a corporation that is less than a majority stake, often reflected as a minority interest in financial statements.

Intra-entity Gain

A profit recognized from transactions conducted within the same legal entity, often eliminated during consolidation for financial reporting.

Excess Annual Amortization

The amount by which the yearly amortization expense exceeds the norm or expected rate, often resulting from an aggressive write-down of intangible assets.