Two Firms, Although They Operate in Different Industries, Have the Same

question 87

True/False

Two firms, although they operate in different industries, have the same expected earnings per share and the same standard deviation of expected EPS.Thus, the two firms must have the same business risk.

Understand the role and limitations of insurance agents and the principles guiding insurance law interpretations and applications.

Understand the concept of insurable interest and its significance in insurance contracts.

Identify the coverage scope of business interruption insurance.

Recognize the decision-making power of the insured and insurer regarding repairs or replacements of damaged goods.

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Definitions:

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the standardized set of accounting rules, practices, and procedures used in preparing financial statements in the U.S.

Product Costing

Product costing involves determining all expenses related to the creation of a product, including materials, labor, and overhead, to establish its total cost.

Absorption Costing

In this accounting method, total costs of manufacturing, from direct materials and labor to both fixed and variable overheads, are completely absorbed into the product’s final cost.

Variable Costing

Variable costing is a cost accounting method that includes only variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product cost calculations, excluding fixed overhead costs.