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Assume that a company is experiencing increasing inventory prices and prepares its financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Which costing method should it use to pay the least amount of taxes? Explain your answer

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Assume the direct method is used to compute net cash flows from operating activities. For this item extracted from the financial statements-Decrease in Accounts Payable-indicate the effect on cash payments for purchases by choosing one of the following:

A) Add to Cost of Goods Sold to compute cash payments for purchases. B) Subtract from Cost of Goods Sold to compute cash payments for purchases. C) Not used to adjust Cost of Goods Sold to compute cash payments for purchases.

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Which type of security threat is the most widespread, affecting almost 90% of companies?

a. computer fraud b. phishing c. denial of service d. theft of hardware components, such as storage cards

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In the brand equity pyramid, the consumer's allegiance is in which step:

a. Consumer perception b. Consumer bonding c. Consumer recognition d. Consumer response

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