Accounting Terminology
Listed Below Are Nine Technical Accounting Terms Introduced

question 51

Essay

Accounting terminology
Listed below are nine technical accounting terms introduced in this chapter:
Each of the following statements may (or may not) describe one of these technical terms. In the space provided below each statement, indicate the accounting term described, or answer "None" if the statement does not correctly describe any of the terms. Do not use a term more than once.
(A.) Having the financial ability to pay debts as they become due.
(B.) An assumption that a business will operate in the foreseeable future.
(C.) Economic resources owned by businesses that are expected to benefit future operations.
(D.) The debts or obligations of a business organization.
(E.) Assets = Liabilities + Owners' Equity
(F.) The principle which states that assets are valued in the balance sheet at their historical cost.
(G.) A residual amount equal to assets minus liabilities.
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Assets } & \text { Accounting equation } & \text { Inflation } \\\hline \text { Balance Sheet } & \text { Liabilities } & \text { Going concern assumption } \\\hline \text { Cost principle } & \text { Owners' equity } & \text { Liquidity } \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Variable Product Cost

Expenses that fluctuate in direct proportion to the amount of output produced, including direct labor and raw materials.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, including rent, salaries, and insurance, providing contrast to variable costs.

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), calculated as gross income minus operating expenses, excluding non-operating income and expenses.

Variable Product Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production, such as materials and labor.