Opportunity Cost Exists Because

question 22

Multiple Choice

Opportunity cost exists because

• A)technology is fixed at any point in time
• B)the law of comparative advantage is working
• C)resources are scarce but wants are unlimited
• D)the value of lost opportunities varies from person to person
• E)efficiency is measured by the monetary cost of an activity

Grasp the principles of segment reporting and the required disclosures for reportable segments.

Identify and calculate various financial ratios and understand their significance in analyzing a company's financial health.

Understand the treatment of extraordinary items, business segment disposals, and tax effects in interim reporting.

Recognize the acceptable practices for interim financial reporting including inventory valuation methods.

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Definitions:

Mergers and Acquisitions

Financial transactions in which the ownership of companies, other business organizations, or their operating units are transferred or consolidated.

Deposit Insurance

A protection scheme that guarantees a depositor's money in the event of a bank failure, up to a certain limit.

Big Banks

Large financial institutions that hold a significant portion of a country's total banking assets.

Moral Hazard

A situation in which one party engages in risky behavior knowing that it is protected against the consequences, often because another party bears the cost of those actions.