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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.
Consumer Surplus
Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.
Tax Revenues
The income received by the government from taxes imposed on individuals and businesses, used to fund government activities and public services.
Deadweight Loss
A decrease in economic efficiency arising when a good or service fails to attain or cannot possibly attain equilibrium.
Deadweight Losses
Economic inefficiencies that occur when equilibrium in a market is not achieved or when market allocation of resources is not optimal, often due to externalities or government intervention.
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