All of the Following Are Reasons to Use an Estimated

question 65

Multiple Choice

All of the following are reasons to use an estimated method of costing inventory except:

• A) Perpetual inventory records are not maintained.
• B) Purchase records are not maintained.
• C) A disaster has destroyed the inventory records and the inventory.
• D) Interim financial statements are required but physical inventory is only taken at the end of the financial accounting period.

Identify the role of Web 2.0 technologies and social networking in modern business practices.

Comprehend the impact of environmental and ethical considerations on investor decisions and business practices.

Realize the legal, ethical, security, and privacy challenges associated with Internet use in business.

Appreciate the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement for economic progress and competitive advantage.

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Definitions:

External Cost

Costs of a transaction that affect people who are not part of the transaction.

Private Value

The estimate of worth that an individual or company assigns to an asset, good, or service, reflecting personal assessments rather than market-driven prices.

Social Cost

The total cost to society, including both private and external costs, of producing a good or service.

Private Cost

The costs directly incurred by individuals or companies involved in conducting an economic activity, excluding any external effects on others.