Which of the Following Is a Period Cost

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a period cost?

• A) Power
• B) Depreciation on factory equipment
• C) Sales commissions
• D) Wages of an assembly worker

Compute the depreciation expense of assets bought at different times within a year using various conventions (nearest whole month, nearest whole year, half-year).

Discuss the impact of repair and maintenance costs on the selection of depreciation methods.

Determine the original cost of an asset given its residual value, useful life, and depreciation expense.

Calculate and understand composite depreciation rates and their application to asset groups.

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Definitions:

Internal Rate

Refers to the internal rate of return (IRR), which is a discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Cash Outflows

Financial transactions representing money leaving a business, such as payments for expenses, investments, and loans.

Cash Inflows

Money or assets entering a business from various sources, including sales, investments, financing, and more.