External Users of Financial Information

question 171

Multiple Choice

External users of financial information:

• A) Are those individuals involved in managing and operating the company.
• B) Include internal auditors and consultants.
• C) Are not directly involved in operating the company.
• D) Make strategic decisions for a company.
• E) Make operating decisions for a company.

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Definitions:

Casting

A manufacturing process where a liquid material is poured into a mold and solidifies to take on a specific shape.

Finishing

is the process of completing the final stages of manufacturing to prepare products for sale, such as painting, polishing, or packaging.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total number of work hours spent by employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Traditional Costing

An accounting method that allocates overhead costs to products based on a predetermined rate, often labor or machine hours.