When Projecting Operating Expenses,it Is Important to Determine the Mix

question 3

Multiple Choice

When projecting operating expenses,it is important to determine the mix of fixed and variable costs; one clue suggesting the presence of fixed costs is:

• A) the percentage change in cost of goods sold in prior years is significantly greater than the percentage change in sales.
• B) the percentage change in cost of goods sold in prior years is significantly less than the percentage change in sales.
• C) low capital intensity in the production process.
• D) the percentage change in sales in prior years is significantly greater than the percentage change in receivables.

Explain the interrelationship among the income statement, statement of owner's equity, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.

Calculate and interpret financial ratios to assess liquidity, solvency, and profitability.

Identify errors in financial statements and make appropriate adjustments.

Understand the distinction and application between job order cost and process cost accounting systems.

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