At the End of 2014, Diatomic Company Implemented a New

question 137

Multiple Choice

At the end of 2014, Diatomic Company implemented a new labor process and redesigned its product with the expectation that input usage efficiency would increase. Now, at the end of 2015, the president of the company wants an assessment of the changes on the company's productivity. The data needed for the assessment are as follows:

• A) 1.00
• B) 1.60
• C) 3.69
• D) 4.00

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Definitions:

Fair Value

The estimated price at which an asset or liability could be traded in a fair transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, minus any costs of completion, disposal, and transport.

Going Concern

An accounting principle where it's assumed that a company will continue in business for the foreseeable future without the need to cease operations or liquidate assets.

Pledged Assets

Assets that are pledged as security or collateral for a loan or obligation, ensuring the lender has a claim to the asset in case of default.