Define Application Controls and Provide Examples

question 12

Essay

Define application controls and provide examples.

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Definitions:

Variable Expenses

Costs that change in proportion to the activity of a business such as sales volume or production levels.

CVP Income Statement

A financial report that shows the effects of varying levels of sales and product costs on a company's net income.

Gross Profit

The financial measure representing the difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting administrative and selling expenses.

CVP Analysis

Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis; a financial tool used to determine the impact on an organization's profits due to changes in volume, costs, and prices.