Which of the Following Is a Motive for Holding Inventories

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a motive for holding inventories?
i. Pipeline theory
ii. Present value inventory control
iii. High cost of transportation

• A) i
• B) ii
• C) i and iii
• D) i, ii, and iii
• E) ii and iii

Recognize the structure and use of a flexible budget across different levels of production or service delivery.

Analyze variance reports to identify areas of performance deviation from the budgeted or standard costs.

Understand how budgeting techniques (e.g., flexible, fixed) aid in operational and financial decision-making.

Apply standard costing in variance analysis to assess and control the efficiency and profitability of operations.

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