An Accounting Information System Creates the Structure to Encourage Adherence

question 143

True/False

An accounting information system creates the structure to encourage adherence to management policies.

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Definitions:

Specific Identification

An inventory valuation method that tracks the cost of individual items or batches of items throughout the purchasing and sales process.

FIFO Method

A method of inventory costing that assumes the first goods purchased are the first goods sold, affecting the cost of goods sold and ending inventory valuation.

LIFO Method

An inventory management and valuation approach where the last items placed in inventory are the first ones sold.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a set of accounting standards and procedures used in the United States to ensure financial statements are consistent and transparent.