The Account Titles to Be Responded to Are Provided in No

question 88

Short Answer

The account titles to be responded to are provided in no particular order. Assume that all accounts have normal balances according to whether the account is increased by a debit or increased by a credit.

Required:

In column A, indicate whether a debit will:

1. Increase the account balance, or
2. Decrease the account balance.

In column B, classify each account according to the following scheme. For contra accounts, indicate the classification of the account to which it relates.

1. A current asset in the balance sheet.
2. A noncurrent asset in the balance sheet.
3. A current liability in the balance sheet.
4. A long-term liability in the balance sheet.
5. A permanent equity account in the balance sheet.
6. A revenue account in the income statement.
7. An expense account shown in the income statement.
8. Account does not appear in either the balance sheet or the income statement.


-Prepaid rent

Differentiate between fixed, variable, and mixed costs based on their behavior and relevance to decision-making.

Comprehend the significance of opportunity costs in managerial decision-making.

Understand classification of costs for managerial control, including direct and indirect costs, and the relevance of such classifications.

Recognize the impact of production volume on unit cost distribution, specifically how variable and fixed costs per unit are affected.

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Definitions:

Budget Overruns

The situation when the actual spending exceeds the planned or budgeted amount.

Feedback Control

A management technique that involves using information about the output of a system to adjust inputs in order to achieve desired levels of performance.

Concurrent Control

refers to management activities that monitor and assess employee activities or work processes in real-time to ensure standards are being met.

Improve Things

Enhancing or making better various aspects, situations, or objects.