Which Cost Estimation Method Analyzes Accounts in the Subsidiary Ledger

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which cost estimation method analyzes accounts in the subsidiary ledger as variable,fixed,or mixed using qualitative methods?

• A) the account analysis method
• B) the conference method
• C) the marginal costing method
• D) the incremental costing method

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Definitions:

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to permanent accounts, effectively resetting the temporary accounts for the next period.

Accounting Cycle

The collective process of recording and processing all financial transactions of a company, from when the transaction occurs, to its representation in the financial statements.

Beginning Assets

Beginning assets refer to the value of all assets owned by a company at the start of an accounting period, encompassing resources like cash, inventory, and property.

Ending Liabilities

The total debts and financial obligations a company owes at the end of a reporting period.