Currently

question 48

Multiple Choice

Currently,

• A)trading futures contracts on agricultural and mineral commodities makes up a majority of all trading.
• B)trading in financial futures involves more transactions than trading in commodity futures.
• C)futures trading is allowed only for financial assets.
• D)futures trading is allowed only for commodities.

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Definitions:

Specific Identification

An inventory costing method where the costs associated with individual units of inventory are tracked specifically.

FOB Destination

A shipping term that indicates the seller is responsible for the goods and shipping costs until the items reach the buyer's specified location.

FOB Shipping Point

A shipping term indicating that the buyer is responsible for the shipping costs and owns the goods in transit once they leave the seller's premises.

Cost Flow Assumption

An accounting method used to value inventory and determine the cost of goods sold, such as FIFO (First-In, First-Out) or LIFO (Last-In, First-Out).