Which of the Following Costs Are Never Relevant in the Decision-Making

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following costs are never relevant in the decision-making process?

• A)fixed costs
• B)historical costs
• C)relevant costs
• D)variable costs
• E)opportunity costs

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Definitions:

Carrying Amounts

The value at which an asset or liability is recognized in the balance sheet after accounting for depreciation, amortization, and impairment costs.

Negative Goodwill

A situation that occurs when the purchase price of a company is less than the fair value of its net assets, often recognized as a gain in the acquirer's profit and loss account.

Identifiable Net Assets

Assets of an acquired company that can be assigned a fair value and are capable of being separated or divided from the entity for recognition during an acquisition.

Contingent Consideration

Contingent consideration refers to a payment that may be required in the future, the amount of which depends on certain events or conditions that may or may not happen.