Salmon Manufacturing Ltd Uses a Process Costing System

question 80

Multiple Choice

Salmon Manufacturing Ltd uses a process costing system. Direct materials are added at the beginning of the process. During January, Department Q had a beginning inventory of 2,000 units, 25% complete for conversion costs. During the month 14,000 units were started and there were 1,000 units in ending inventory, 60% complete for conversion costs. Using weighted average process costing, the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month were

• A) 14,100
• B) 14,000
• C) 16,000
• D) 15,600

Distinguish between discretionary fiscal policy and automatic stabilizers.

Recognize the impact of fiscal policy on employment, the price level, and GDP.

Analyze the effects of taxes and government purchases on the economy.

Understand the concept of aggregate expenditure and its relationship with fiscal policy.

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Definitions:

Fed

Short for the Federal Reserve System, it's the central banking system of the United States responsible for monetary policy.

Discretionary Fiscal

Fiscal policies involving government spending and taxation that are at the discretion of the government and are used to influence the economy.

Economic Stabilization

Actions by governments or central banks to maintain economic growth, control inflation, and reduce unemployment.

Keynesian Economics

An economic theory that advocates for active government intervention in the marketplace and monetary policy to stabilize economic fluctuations and boost demand.