Closing Journal Entries Are Posted

question 14

Multiple Choice

Closing journal entries are posted:

• A)throughout the accounting period.
• B)before posting the adjusting entries.
• C)after preparing the post closing trial balance.
• D)after preparing the financial statements.

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Definitions:

Fixed Component

The portion of total costs that remains unchanged regardless of the level of production or business activity.

Variable Overhead Rate

The cost of indirect manufacturing expenses that fluctuate with production volume, calculated per unit of activity or base.

Efficiency Variance

A measure used in cost accounting to determine the difference between the actual cost of producing an item and the standard cost, based on the actual hours worked.

Budget Variance

The difference between budgeted figures for revenue or expenses and actual figures.