Under the First-In,first-Out (FIFO)method,the Current Period Equivalent Units of Production

question 72

Multiple Choice

Under the first-in,first-out (FIFO) method,the current period equivalent units of production for transferred in units in beginning inventory are zero because ________.

• A) these units are transferred back to the previous department for further processing in the current period
• B) these units are expected to be sold by the receiving department without subjecting them to further processing
• C) no additional costs for these units were incurred in the current period
• D) costs involved in inter-departmental transfers are accounted for only once when sales are made to customers

Understand the justification and accounting treatment for expensing R&D.

Comprehend the accounting for assets when future economic benefits do not exceed carrying value.

Recognize U.S. GAAP rules for software development costs.

Analyze the impact of R&D expenditures on investor decisions.

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