Screening and Monitoring Are Costly Activities

question 17

Essay

Screening and monitoring are costly activities.Why is it a bad idea to impose these costs on borrowers?

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Definitions:

Cost Flow Assumption

The method by which a company values and moves its costs (such as FIFO, LIFO) to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory valuation.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs from total revenue; also known as net profit.

Inventory System

A method for keeping track of the quantity, location, and status of goods a company has in stock.

Revenue Recorded

The process of documenting income earned by a business during a specific period, usually upon the delivery of goods or services.