Which of the Following Is Not a Discretionary Cost

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a discretionary cost?

• A)R&D.
• B)Advertising.
• C)Payroll costs.
• D)Executive training.
• E)Corporate-staff department costs.

Recognize the psychological and biological responses to social exclusion and its similarities to physical pain.

Identify the significance of sensitivity to social cues in maintaining interpersonal relationships and avoiding conflicts.

Distinguish between misconceptions and scientific principles in evolutionary biology and psychology.

Describe the mechanisms of natural selection, including sources of variability and the concept of fitness.

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Definitions:

Opening Adjusting Entries

Opening adjusting entries refer to journal entries made at the beginning of an accounting period to adjust account balances from a previous period.

Capital Stock

Represents the equity or ownership sections of a corporation divided into shares.

Opening Balance Equity

An account used in accounting software to offset discrepancies when establishing opening balances during the initial setup of the financial records.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for, considered an asset on the balance sheet.