Pat's Custom Tuxedo Shop Maintains Its Records on the Cash

question 79

Multiple Choice

Pat's Custom Tuxedo Shop maintains its records on the cash basis. During this past year Pat's collected $42,000 in tailoring fees, and paid $14,000 in expenses. Depreciation expense totaled $2,000. Accounts receivable increased $1,500, supplies increased $4,000, and accrued liabilities increased $2,500. Pat's accrual basis net income was:

• A) $18,000.
• B) $34,000.
• C) $23,000.
• D) $29,000.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that vary depending on the level of production or sales.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of production or sales volume, including rent, salaries, and insurance costs.

Total Cost

The complete amount of money required to purchase, produce, execute, or maintain something, including all related expenses and charges.

Contribution Margin

The selling price per unit minus the variable cost per unit, reflecting the amount contributing to covering fixed costs.