Restaurant Accounting Principles: Master the Basics of Restaurant Finance

Question 1

Which financial statement provides a snapshot of a restaurant's financial position at a particular point in time?

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Balance sheet

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Income statement

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Cash flow statement

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Statement of retained earnings

Question 2

In restaurant accounting, which of the following is NOT a core financial statement?

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Statement of Retained Earnings

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

Question 3

In restaurant accounting, which of these is NOT a primary financial statement?

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Statement of Changes in Owner's Equity

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Income Statement

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Balance Sheet

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Cash Flow Statement

Question 4

What is a key difference between a restaurant income statement and a balance sheet?

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The income statement reports on a specific period, while the balance sheet is a snapshot at a specific point in time.

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The income statement is used to calculate profitability, while the balance sheet is used to calculate liquidity.

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The income statement includes assets and liabilities, while the balance sheet does not.

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The income statement is only relevant for large restaurants, while the balance sheet is important for all restaurants.

Question 5

Which component is NOT included in a balance sheet?

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Revenue

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Stockholders' Equity

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a chart of accounts?

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To categorize and organize financial transactions

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To create a record of all business activities

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To calculate the restaurant's net income

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To track customer orders

Question 7

Which principle of accrual accounting matches expenses to the period incurred?

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Expenses are matched to the period in which they are incurred

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Revenue is recognized when earned, regardless of receipt of payment

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Cash inflows and outflows are recorded as they occur

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Assets and liabilities are only recorded when they are physically present

Question 8

Which formula calculates gross profit?

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Net Sales - Cost of Goods Sold

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Gross Sales - Operating Expenses

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Total Revenue - Customer Discounts

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Income Tax - Sales Tax

Question 9

Which tax is levied on a business's net income?

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Income Tax

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Sales Tax

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Payroll Tax

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Property Tax

Question 10

What is the purpose of a bank reconciliation statement?

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To compare a company's cash records to bank statements

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To adjust the balance sheet for unrecorded transactions

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To calculate the restaurant's profit margin

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To track changes in inventory levels

Question 11

Which expense does NOT typically occur in a restaurant setting?

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Customer Refunds

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Food and Beverage Costs

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Labor Costs

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Equipment Costs

Question 12

In restaurant accounting, which of these is NOT a fundamental ethical principle?

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Convenience and Expediency

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Accuracy and Completeness

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Objectivity and Impartiality

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Confidentiality and Privacy

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a payroll tax that applies to restaurant employees?

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Sales Tax

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Federal Income Tax

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Social Security Tax

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Medicare Tax

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a financial statement typically used in restaurant accounting?

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Profit and Loss Summary

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

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Cash Flow Statement

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of a profit and loss statement?

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To track revenue and expenses over a period and determine profitability

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To show the value of assets and liabilities

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To calculate tax liability

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To forecast future cash flow

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of depreciation in restaurant accounting?

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To track the cost of capital assets over their useful life

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To reduce taxable income

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To calculate insurance premiums

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To forecast equipment replacement needs

Question 17

Which of the following transactions would be recorded as a credit to the Accounts Payable account?

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Purchasing inventory on credit

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Paying off a loan

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Receiving payment for a sale

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Issuing a refund to a customer

Question 18

What is the formula for calculating gross profit as a percentage?

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(Gross Profit / Net Revenue) * 100

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(Net Income / Total Revenue) * 100

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(Revenue / Cost of Goods Sold) * 100

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(Operating Expenses / Total Revenue) * 100

Question 19

What type of tax is a flat fee charged annually based on business location?

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Property Tax

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Income Tax

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Sales Tax

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Payroll Tax

Question 20

Which of the following is a responsibility of a restaurant accountant?

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Preparing financial reports and ensuring compliance

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Managing payroll

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Ordering supplies

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Scheduling employees

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of an internal control system in restaurant accounting?

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To prevent fraud and errors and ensure reliable financial reporting

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To improve efficiency

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To meet legal requirements

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To optimize profits

Question 22

Which financial statement offers a comprehensive overview of a restaurant's financial health at a specific time?

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Balance Sheet

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Income Statement

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Statement of Owner's Equity

Question 23

The accounting equation that serves as the foundation of double-entry bookkeeping is expressed as:

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Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity

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Assets = Revenue - Expenses

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Liabilities = Assets - Equity

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Revenue = Expenses + Profit

Question 24

Identify the account that represents a deduction from an asset account:

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Accumulated Depreciation

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Inventory

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Accounts Receivable

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Cash on Hand

Question 25

What is the primary function of a General Ledger in restaurant accounting?

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Categorizes financial transactions

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Generates financial statements

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Automates payroll calculations

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Monitors inventory levels

Question 26

Which of the following accounts would typically be reported on the Income Statement as an expense?

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Rent Expense

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Equipment Purchase

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Owner's Draw

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Investment Income

Question 27

What is the main purpose of a Trial Balance in accounting?

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Verifies the accuracy of accounting entries

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Summarizes financial transactions

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Calculates business profitability

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Assists in filing tax returns

Question 28

Which type of tax is imposed on the net earnings of a restaurant?

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Income Tax

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Sales Tax

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Property Tax

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Payroll Tax

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of a liability commonly encountered in restaurant operations?

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Accounts Payable

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Owner's Equity

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Cash on Hand

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Retained Earnings

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of a Cash Flow Statement?

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Summarizes cash inflows and outflows

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Measures business profitability

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Tracks inventory movement

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Assists in preparing tax returns

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT included in a restaurant's balance sheet?

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Expenses

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Assets

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Liabilities

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Equity

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a financial statement commonly used in restaurant accounting?

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Operations report

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Income statement

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Balance sheet

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Cash flow statement

Question 33

What is the primary function of the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in restaurant accounting?

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To determine the cost of food and beverages sold

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To gauge the profitability of individual menu items

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To calculate the restaurant's net income

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To fulfill tax reporting requirements

Question 34

Which expense category is NOT considered fixed in a restaurant?

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Food costs

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Rent payments

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Salary expenses

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Utility costs

Question 35

What is the primary purpose of the general ledger in restaurant accounting?

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To record all financial transactions

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To create financial statements

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To manage inventory levels

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To calculate payroll

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using accounting software in restaurant operations?

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Increasing the risk of errors

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Automating financial transactions

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Generating reports and insights

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Eliminating manual calculations

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a legal obligation for restaurant owners regarding employee compensation?

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Allowing employees to work off the clock

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Paying employees a minimum wage

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Withholding taxes from employee paychecks

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Providing overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week

Question 38

Which of the following is not considered a fundamental financial statement used in restaurant accounting?

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Profit and Loss Statement

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Income Statement

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Balance Sheet

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Statement of Cash Flows

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of the balance sheet in restaurant financial reporting?

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To present the financial position of the restaurant at a particular point in time

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To provide a summary of revenues and expenses over a specific period

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To show the cash inflows and outflows of the restaurant

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To indicate the profitability of the restaurant

Question 40

What is the central role of the general ledger in restaurant accounting?

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To chronologically record all financial transactions

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To generate the restaurant's financial statements

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To track accounts receivable and payable

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To manage employee payroll

Question 41

What is the main purpose of a cost of goods sold (COGS) report for a restaurant?

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To calculate the cost of food and beverage items sold

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To determine the profit margin on food and beverage items

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To track inventory levels

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To forecast future food and beverage costs

Question 42

Which of the following is not an advantage of using accounting software in restaurant management?

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Elimination of labor costs

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Improved accuracy and efficiency

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Real-time financial reporting

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Increased risk of errors

Question 43

In the restaurant industry, which financial instrument is typically employed to obtain long-term funding for significant capital projects?

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Term Loan

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Line of Credit

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Equity Financing

Question 44

What is the purpose of a cost of goods sold (COGS) report?

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To determine the cost of food and beverages sold

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To calculate the restaurant's profit margin

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To track inventory levels

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To forecast future food costs

Question 45

What is the formula for calculating gross profit percentage?

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Gross profit / Net sales x 100

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Net income / Gross sales x 100

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Food costs / Net sales x 100

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Operating expenses / Gross sales x 100

Question 46

What is the key difference between accrual accounting and cash basis accounting?

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Accrual accounting records transactions when they occur, while cash basis accounting records transactions when cash is received or paid.

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Cash basis accounting is more accurate than accrual accounting.

Question 47

Which of the following is considered a liability?

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Accounts payable

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Prepaid expenses

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Cash on hand

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Inventory

Question 48

What is the primary purpose of a standard recipe in restaurant accounting?

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To ensure consistency and control food costs

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To make it easier to train new staff

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To impress customers

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To reduce waste

Question 49

Which of the following is a payroll expense?

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Wages

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Rent

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Utilities

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Insurance

Question 50

What is the primary reason for implementing inventory control in restaurant accounting?

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To minimize waste and ensure accurate financial reporting

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To reduce labor costs

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To maximize sales