Which of the Following Items Is Consistent with Earnings Being

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items is consistent with earnings being informative about current performance and informing the analyst that level of current earnings is sustainable?

• A) The firm recognizes an unexpected gain
• B) The firm recognizes a fair value gain on a financial asset as a result of a favorable move in interest rates.
• C) The firm recognizes additional expenses this period due to pre-opening costs associated with new stores.
• D) The firm experiences a large jump in sales and earnings as a result of successful research and development of new products.

Grasp the concepts and implications of different sources and structures of federal spending and taxation.

Recognize the impact of tax policies on different income groups and their progressivity or regressivity.

Calculate taxable income, taxes paid, average and marginal tax rates based on given data.

Differentiate between various types of taxes (for example, payroll tax, corporate income tax, personal income tax) and their effects.

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Definitions:

Explicit Costs

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for costs of production, such as wages, rent, and materials, that a company incurs in conducting its business.

Implicit Costs

Costs that represent the opportunity cost of using resources that a business already owns, rather than explicit outlays of cash.

Total Revenue

The total amount of money received by a company from selling goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.

Explicit Costs

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for resources or services used in the production of goods or services.