Anything for Which a Measurement of Costs Is Desired Is

question 98

Multiple Choice

Anything for which a measurement of costs is desired is a:

• A)cost object.
• B)cost assignment.
• C)cost tracing.
• D)cost pooling.
• E)cost allocation.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The portion of the balance sheet that represents the capital received from investors in exchange for stock, plus retained earnings.

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock refers to shares that were issued and later reacquired by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.

Stated Value

An arbitrary value assigned by a company to its no-par stock for internal accounting purposes, which may be used as a basis for capitalizing the company.

Consideration Received

The value received in exchange for goods or services, including money, goods, services, or other benefits.