Operating Income Alone Does Not Indicate How Efficiently a Segment

question 113

True/False

Operating income alone does not indicate how efficiently a segment is using its assets.

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Definitions:

Planning Budget

A budget developed at the beginning of the budgeting period that is based on projected levels of activity.

Selling

Expenses incurred directly and indirectly in making sales, including advertising, sales commissions, and the cost of sales personnel.

Administrative Expenses

Overhead or indirect costs related to the general operation of a company, such as office supplies, legal fees, and management salaries.

Planning Budget

A financial plan that estimates the revenues and expenditures for a certain period of time in advance.