Which of the Following Transactions Results in the Recognition of an Expense

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions results in the recognition of an expense?

• A)Expiration of the usefulness of equipment during the accounting period.
• B)Payment on an account payable.
• C)Declaration and payment of dividends.
• D)Payment on the principal portion of a loan.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales activities within a certain range.

Break-Even Point

The point at which the amount of goods produced or sold results in revenues that are exactly equal to the costs, leading to no profit or loss.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.