All of the Following Statements Regarding Inventory Shrinkage Are True

question 52

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding inventory shrinkage are true except:

• A)Inventory shrinkage refers to the loss of inventory.
• B)Inventory shrinkage is determined by comparing a physical count of inventory with recorded inventory amounts.
• C)Inventory shrinkage is recognized by debiting an operating expense.
• D)Inventory shrinkage is recognized by debiting Cost of Goods Sold.
• E)Inventory shrinkage can be caused by theft or deterioration.

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Definitions:

Total Revenue

The total income a business receives from selling its goods or services, calculated as the quantity sold multiplied by the price.

Midpoint Formula

In economics, it is often used to calculate the price elasticity of demand by comparing the percentage change in quantity demanded to the percentage change in price.

Price Elasticity

An index of how sensitive the amount of a product that is bought or sold is to variations in its cost.

Total Revenue

The overall amount of money generated by the sale of goods or services before any costs are subtracted.