In Utilizing a Historical Approach for Comparing Desired and Actual

question 119

True/False

In utilizing a historical approach for comparing desired and actual performance, a manager will use past performance as a benchmark.

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding purchases to beginning inventory and subtracting cost of goods sold.

Net Purchases

The total amount spent on purchases of goods for resale after subtracting any purchase returns, allowances, and discounts.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with running a business's day-to-day operations, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Income Summary

An account in which revenues and expenses are summarized, used in the closing process to prepare the accounts for the next period.