Ray Crofford Is Evaluating Investment Alternatives for the $100,000 Which

question 16

Multiple Choice

Ray Crofford is evaluating investment alternatives for the $100,000 which he inherited from his grandfather.His investment advisor has identified two alternatives and constructed the following tables which show (1) expected profits (in $10,000's) for various market conditions and their probabilities,and (2) the advisor's track record on predicting Bull and Bear markets. If the advisor predicts a Bull market the revised probability of a Bull market,P (S1|F1) ,is ________.

• A)0.877
• B)0.894
• C)0.953
• D)0.923
• E)1.000

Distinguish between job order costing and process costing systems.

Understand the flow of manufacturing costs and its impact on the general ledger accounts.

Identify the significance and calculation of cost of goods manufactured and cost of goods sold.

Understand the ethical considerations in cost accounting practices.

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Definitions:

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