A Spreadsheet Modeler Is Creating a Spreadsheet to Calculate Each

question 55

Multiple Choice

A spreadsheet modeler is creating a spreadsheet to calculate each employee's total wages for a time period. After completing the model, the analyst feels there is an error. Interpret the auditing information shown below to determine which of the following statements is TRUE.

• A) There is no error in the model.
• B) The model is incorrect because it is using the wrong information for the employee hours.
• C) The model is incorrect because it is using the wrong wage information.
• D) The model is incorrect, but it is impossible to determine why.
• E) The model is incorrect because it is using the wrong information for the employee hours and the model is incorrect because it is using the wrong wage information are both true.

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Definitions:

Financing Charge

An additional fee charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of borrowed funds, often expressed as an annual percentage rate.

Compensating Balance

A minimum account balance that a company agrees to maintain in a bank account to offset the cost of banking services provided.

Effective Rate

The actual interest rate earned or paid on an investment, loan, or other financial product, taking into account the compounding effect.

Implied Annual Cost

An estimation of the cost associated with an investment or loan, calculated on a yearly basis, including interest, fees, and other charges.