Gatherer,Inc

question 52

Multiple Choice

Gatherer,Inc.uses a process costing system.It prepares a production cost report for each processing department.How will the managers of Gatherer use these production cost reports to prepare the balance sheet at the end of an accounting period?

• A) to determine the amount of current liabilities of the period
• B) to determine the balance of inventory accounts
• C) to determine the cost of goods sold during the period
• D) to determine the amount of revenues generated during the period

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