When the Government Sells Something It Produces

question 51

Multiple Choice

When the government sells something it produces,

• A)revenue received must be greater than cost to justify government production
• B)revenue received must equal cost because government is a nonprofit organization
• C)the price does not always reflect the cost of producing the good
• D)the price charged is an accurate measure of the benefits generated
• E)it prices the good the same way a natural monopolist would

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Definitions:

General Ledger

A complete record of all financial transactions over the life of a company, used to compile the financial statements.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjustments are made for accruals, deferrals, and other adjustments.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts in preparation for the next accounting period.

Financial Statements

Formal records that outline the financial activities and condition of a business, organization, or individual, commonly including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.