Companies May Be Forced to Use Engineering Analysis or Account

question 53

Multiple Choice

Companies may be forced to use engineering analysis or account analysis to estimate cost functions because ________.

• A) engineering analysis is the least costly method
• B) historical data are too subjective
• C) the other estimation methods are too difficult to use
• D) historical data are not available

Recognize the categorization of business activities into operating, investing, and financing activities.

Analyze the effects of cash transactions on the accounting equation.

Understand the calculation and significance of net income or loss.

Identify the components that affect equity, including investments by stockholders, net income, and dividends.

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