Which of the Following Would Appear as a Prior Period

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would appear as a prior period adjustment?

• A) loss resulting from the sale of fixed assets
• B) difference between the actual and estimated uncollectible accounts receivable
• C) error in the computation of depreciation expense in the preceding year
• D) loss from the restructuring of assets

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Definitions:

Controllable Costs

Controllable costs are expenses that can be regulated or influenced by decisions made by managers or individuals within a company, allowing for adjustments based on operational needs.

Responsibility Accounting

A system of accounting that segments performance by areas of responsibility within the organization, allowing for better monitoring and accountability.

Activity Index

A measure used to allocate overhead costs, based on activities that drive costs such as machine hours or labor hours.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity, allowing for more accurate budgeting.