The Matching Principle States That ________

question 153

Multiple Choice

The matching principle states that ________.

• A) financial statements can be prepared for specific periods
• B) a business's activities can be sliced into small time segments
• C) all expenses should be recorded when they are incurred during the period
• D) companies should record revenue when it has been earned

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Definitions:

Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs exceed the actual overhead costs incurred by a company.

Cost of Goods Sold

The total expenses directly associated with producing goods that were sold, including materials, labor, and overhead, integral for determining a company’s gross profit.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total cost incurred by a company to produce goods over a specific period, including materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Cost of Goods Sold

Represents the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including the cost of the materials and labor directly involved in creating the product.