The revenue cycle is a major cycle for most companies. Accounts receivable, revenue, and other accounts are tested through this
cycle. Often there are misstatements found, including errors and/or fraud by the client. CONCEPT REVIEW: It is important in testing any cycle, especially revenue, to realize that misstatements will occur and to try to distinguish between errors and fraud
1. Many instances of misstatement are based on the inappropriate recognition of_______
2. One way to avoid misstatement of revenue is to ensure the client has proper______
3. Revenues are deemed to be earned when the company has______ what it must do to fulfill its obligation
4. Side______ can substantially alter the terms of a sale.
5. _______ needs to be assured in order to recognize revenue.
contribution margin is simply known to be that portion of sales revenue that is yet to be consumed by variable costs and so is an addition to covering the fixed costs. The higher the contribution margin ratio, the more smaller or fewer the units that will need to be manufactured to become profitable. In short, it is sales revenue minus fixed expenses.
