Opportunity Cost Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

Opportunity cost is

• A) the contribution of the best alternative that is excluded from consideration.
• B) the same as outlay cost.
• C) never relevant to a decision.
• D) always an experimental cost.

Understand the basic principles of cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis and its limitations.

Calculate and interpret the break-even point in units and dollars.

Apply sensitivity analysis to assess changes in profit related to variations in selling prices, costs, and volume.

Determine operating leverage and its impact on profits.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Checks

Checks that have been written and recorded in the accounting books but have not yet been cashed or cleared by the bank.

Month-end Bank Statement

A document provided by a bank summarizing the account’s activity and balances over the last month, used for reconciling the bank account.

Erroneously Charged

Refers to a financial transaction or fee that has been incorrectly applied to an account.

Outstanding Checks

Checks issued by a company that have not yet been cashed or cleared by the bank, considered in reconciling the bank statement.