Recreation Equipment Company Has Several Divisions Which Are Investment Centers

question 162

Multiple Choice

Recreation Equipment Company has several divisions which are investment centers. Data for the Boat Division and the Trailer Division are shown here: Which of the following statements would be the MOST meaningful interpretation of this data?

• A)The performance of the Boat Division is better than the Trailer Division because the Boat Division has higher assets.
• B)The Trailer Division shows a more efficient use of assets than the Boat Division because it has a higher ROI.
• C)The Boat Division shows a more efficient use of assets than the Trailer Division because it has a higher operating income.
• D)The Boat Division was more successful financially than the Trailer Division because it shows an increase in assets as contrasted to a reduction of assets in the Trailer Division.

Explain the impact of foreign currency transactions on financial statements, including gains and losses.

Understand the basic principles of debit and credit balances in accounting.

Comprehend the effects of transactions on asset and liability accounts and their impact on company financial statements.

Recognize the components and importance of source documents in the accounting process.

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