Discuss the Intellectual Property Aspects of Social Media

question 8

Essay

Discuss the intellectual property aspects of social media.

Differentiate between accounts that appear on the Balance Sheet versus those on the Income Statement.

Recognize the purpose and necessity of adjusting entries in the preparation of financial statements.

Identify indicators that signify the completion and balance of an end-of-period spreadsheet.

Understand the relationship between the end-of-period spreadsheet and financial statement preparation steps.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between what consumers are ready and capable of spending for a good or service, as shown by the demand curve, and the actual amount paid by them, known as the market price.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, due to market prices.

Total Surplus

The aggregate benefit to society, constituted by the addition of consumer and producer surplus, derived from the creation and utilization of goods and services.

Total Surplus

The aggregate of producer surplus and consumer surplus, symbolizing the complete net advantage to society through the consumption and manufacture of goods and services.