Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Suppose Company A's EPS is expected to experience a larger percentage change in response to a given percentage change in sales than Company B's EPS.Other things held constant,Company A would appear to have more business risk than Company B.
• B) Statement a would be correct if the term "EBIT" were substituted for "EPS."
• C) Statement a would be correct if the term "EBIT" were substituted for "sales."
• D) Statement a would be correct if the words "financial risk" were substituted for "business risk."
• E) The above statements are all false.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

Costs related to the manufacturing process that cannot be directly linked to specific products, including utility costs, depreciation, and maintenance of equipment.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An allocated rate used to apply manufacturing overhead to products or job orders, estimated at the start of an accounting period.

Job-Order Costing

A costing system used to accumulate costs for individual jobs or orders, typically used when products or services are distinct and customized.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products or job orders based on a selected activity base.