Other Things Held Constant, Which of the Following Will Not

question 22

Multiple Choice

Other things held constant, which of the following will not affect the current ratio, assuming an initial current ratio greater than 1.0?

• A) Fixed assets are sold for cash.
• B) Long-term debt is issued to pay off current liabilities.
• C) Accounts receivable are collected.
• D) Cash is used to pay off accounts payable.
• E) A bank loan is obtained, and the proceeds are credited to the firm's checking account.

Identify how specific transactions affect gross profit when different inventory costing methods are applied.

Evaluate the considerations for selecting between FIFO and average cost formulas regarding the physical flow of goods and financial reporting.

Understand the impact of different inventory cost formulas on financial statements and inventory valuation.

Analyze how inventory errors affect financial statements and understand the correction methods.

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Definitions:

Invoice

An Invoice is a document issued by a seller to a buyer, indicating the products, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services.

Payment

The act of transferring money, goods, or services as an exchange to fulfil a legal obligation or purchase.

Outstanding Balance

This term refers to the amount of money owed on a loan or credit account that has not yet been repaid.

Cheque

A written, dated, and signed instrument that directs a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer.