There Are Two Alternative Points in Time for Recognizing Scrap

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Essay

There are two alternative points in time for recognizing scrap in the accounting records.What are these two points in time? Explain why a company might choose one over the other.

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Definitions:

Congress

The national legislative body of a country, specifically in the United States, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Board of Governors

The leading body of a central bank system or other regulatory agency, responsible for setting policies and overseeing the institution's operations.

Monetary Policy

The process by which a central bank, currency board, or government manages the supply of money and interest rates to achieve economic objectives like controlling inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity.

President's Pleasure

A legal term denoting the indefinite detention of a prisoner because the head of state has not exercised their power to limit the period of detention.