If Land Is Purchased as a Building Site, the Cost

question 156

True/False

If land is purchased as a building site, the cost of removing existing structures is not charged to the Land account.

Analyze the effects of price and cost changes on the contribution margin and net operating income.

Determine the break-even point in both dollar sales and unit sales within a given relevant range.

Calculate the contribution margin per unit and the contribution margin ratio.

Identify and understand the assumptions underlying standard CVP analysis.

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Definitions:

Sales

The activities involved in selling goods or services in return for money or other compensation.

Net Income

The amount of money that remains after all operating expenses, taxes, and interest have been deducted from total revenue.

Net Margin

A profitability metric that calculates the percentage of revenue remaining after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and preferred stock dividends have been deducted.

Balanced Scorecard

A system for strategic planning and management utilized by organizations to ensure business activities are in line with the organization’s vision and strategy, enhance communications both internally and externally, and track the performance of the organization in relation to its strategic objectives.