When Comparing the Operating Incomes Between Absorption Costing and Variable

question 98

Multiple Choice

When comparing the operating incomes between absorption costing and variable costing, and beginning finished inventory exceeds ending finished inventory, it may be assumed that

• A)sales increased during the period.
• B)variable cost per unit is less than fixed cost per unit.
• C)absorption costing income exceeds variable costing income.
• D)variable costing income exceeds absorption costing income.
• E)variable costing income equals absorption costing income.

Analyze capital structure using market values to calculate the firm's WACC.

Understand the concept of marginal cost of capital (MCC) and its implications for capital budgeting.

Explain the importance of flotation costs and their impact on capital component costs and WACC.

Describe the adjustements made to dividend costs to account for flotation expenses.

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