A Company That Produces a Single Product Had a Net

question 15

Multiple Choice

A company that produces a single product had a net operating income of $65,000 using variable costing and a net operating income of $95,000 using absorption costing. Total fixed manufacturing overhead was $60,000 and production was 10,000 units. This year was the first year of operations. Between the beginning and the end of the year, the inventory level:

• A) decreased by 5,000 units
• B) increased by 5,000 units
• C) decreased by 30,000 units
• D) increased by 30,000 units

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Definitions:

Indefinite-Lived Intangible

Non-physical assets without a fixed life and which do not amortize, such as trademarks or brand names, that have potential value as long as they are used by the company.

Impairment

The decrease in an asset's value on a company's financial statements, reflecting that the asset is worth less than its carrying amount.

Annually

Occurring once every year.

U.S. GAAP

The United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a framework of accounting standards, principles, and procedures used in the U.S.