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MC Question 20

Which of the following current year events would explain a fall in a company’s operating profit margin compared
to the previous year?

A

An increase in gearing leading to higher interest costs

B

A reduction in the allowance for uncollectible receivables

C

A decision to value inventory on the average cost basis from the first in first out (FIFO) basis. Unit prices of inventory had risen during the current year

D

A change from the amortisation of development costs being included in cost of sales to being included in administrative expenses