139. Which one of the following methods of inventory costing produces ending stock cost close to the market value of the inventory?

FIFO
LIFO
AVCO or averrage cost
Answer: Option A
✅ The correct answer is A.
FIFO methods of inventory costing produces ending stock cost close to the market value of the inventory. FIFO (First-in, first-out) method is based on the perception that the first inventories purchased are the first ones to be sold. It is a cost flow assumption for most companies. Since the theory perfectly matches to the actual flow of goods, therefore it is considered as the right way to value inventory.

1576. Case in which average investors risk aversion is greater than slope of line and risk premium respectively is

steeper, greater
steeper, smaller
steeper, zero
Both A and B
✅ The correct answer is A.
Case in which average investors risk aversion is greater than slope of line and risk premium respectively is steeper, greater. Risk aversion means that investors will tend to purchase safe assets like highly rated bonds and CDs. Risk-averse individuals seek capital preservation over growth, which may actually be detrimental for those who are younger.

144. Capital expenditures are recorded in the

Trading account
Profit & Loss account
Balance sheet
All of the above
✅ The correct answer is C.
Capital expenditures are recorded in the Balance sheet. A capital expenditure is recorded as an asset, rather than charging it immediately to expense. It is classified as a fixed asset, which is then charged to expense over the useful life of the asset, using depreciation.

1572. The method of evaluating the efficiency of workers is termed as _________.

merit rating
job evaluation
filing
indexing
✅ The correct answer is A.
The method of evaluating the efficiency of workers is termed as merit rating. Merit Rating is also known as performance appraisal or performance evaluation. It is a systematic process for measuring the performance of the employees in terms of job requirements.

1588. Product which requires large amount of resources, but incur low per unit cost is classified as

product under costing
product over costing
expected under cost
expected over cost
✅ The correct answer is A.
Product which requires large amount of resources, but incur low per unit cost is classified as product under costing. Product cost refers to the costs incurred to create a product. These costs include direct labor, direct materials, consumable production supplies, and factory overhead.