Which of the Following Accounting Elements Does the Matching Principle

question 190

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accounting elements does the matching principle help to match?

• A) revenues and liabilities
• B) expenses and assets
• C) expenses and revenues
• D) expenses and liabilities

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Definitions:

Raw Materials

Raw materials are the basic, unprocessed inputs used in the manufacturing of goods, including items like minerals, chemicals, or agricultural products essential for production processes.

Factory Overhead Applied

The allocation of all indirect costs of manufacturing to the actual production, aiding in the determination of the total cost of production.

Predetermined Factory Overhead Rate

The rate used to apply factory overhead costs to the goods manufactured. The rate is determined by dividing the budgeted overhead cost by the estimated activity usage at the beginning of the fiscal period.

Activity Base

A measure used in costing, representing a unit of activity that triggers costs, helping to allocate costs more accurately.