Economies of Scope

question 22

Multiple Choice

Economies of scope

• A)are cost reductions that flow from operating in multiple related businesses.
• B)arise only from strategic fit relationships in the production portions of the value chains of sister businesses.
• C)are more associated with unrelated diversification than related diversification.
• D)are present whenever diversification satisfies the attractiveness test and the cost of entry test.
• E)arise mainly from strategic fit relationships in the distribution portions of the value chains of unrelated businesses.

Calculate bad debt expense and understand its effect on the allowance for doubtful accounts and financial statements.

Analyze how sales returns, discounts, and allowances impact financial reporting and accounting treatments.

Determine the annual interest rate associated with sales discounts and its financial impact.

Accurately record transactions involving sales discounts, returns, and the collection of accounts receivable.

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