Users Require a Variety of Information About the Financial Position

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Essay

Users require a variety of information about the financial position and performance of a firm in order to make decisions.Users cannot wait until the life of the business is completed.Accordingly,the accounting period assumption requires that financial reports depicting changes in wealth of an enterprise be prepared periodically.
Required:
Explain the relationship between the accounting period assumption and accrual basis accounting.

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Definitions:

Movie Studio

A company that funds, produces, and distributes films, often also owning sound stages, equipment and employing staff for the creation of movies and television shows.

Materials Cost Per Unit

The total cost of materials divided by the number of units produced, indicating the material cost for each unit.

Average Cost Method

An inventory valuation method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all similar items in inventory.

Direct Materials

Direct inputs in product manufacturing that can be easily identified and represent a considerable part of the production expenses.