Cullumber Corporation has announced that its net income for the year ended June 30, 2017, was $1,353,412. The company had EBITDA of $4,948,000, and its depreciation and amortization expense was equal to $1,128,000. The company's average tax rate is 34 percent. What was its interest expense
Answer:
See below
Explanation:
Net income = $1,353,412
Tax rate is 34% hence the company's EBT amount is calculated as
EBT = $1,353,412 / 0.66 = $2,050,624.24
Add back Depreciation and amortization to the EBT
= $2,050,624.24 + $1,128,000
= $3,178,624.24
The difference between the above and EBITDA amount will be the interest expense for the year
= $4,948,000 - $3,178,624.24
= $1,769,375.76
Therefore, the interest expense is $1,769,375.76
As Laura checks items off her meeting agenda and various individuals provide input and insight, she beams at her team. She is so proud of the work they do at her clinic every day. They have always been a very high performing team, and for that, she has always been thankful.
Select the statement that is true about high performing teams.
a) High performing teams are able to come up with more rapid solutions and have increased productivity.
b) High performing teams never face obstacles.
c) High performing teams should only have about 4-6 members.
d) High performing teams are most effective when all members share the same skills and experience.
Answer: a) High performing teams are able to come up with more rapid solutions and have increased productivity.
Explanation:
A high performing team is as the term implies, one that is productive. To be productive one has to be able to come up with solutions to problems as fast as possible and implement those solutions so as to continue or even increase production.
A high performing team is one that would do the above. Laura's team provides inputs and insights which means they come up with solutions and they also show up to work every day to be productive. They are indeed a high performing team.
During 2004, Thor Lab supplied hospitals with a comprehensive diagnostic kit for $120. At a volume of 80,000 kits, Thor had fixed costs of $1,000,000 and a profit before income taxes of $200,000. Due to an adverse legal decision, Thor’s 2005 liability insurance increased by $1,200,000 over 2004. Assuming the volume and other costs are unchanged, what should the 2005 price be if Thor is to make the same $200,000 profit before income taxes?
a. $120.00
b. $135.00
c. $150.00
d. $240.00
Answer:
d. $240.00
Explanation:
Calculation to determine what should the 2005 price be if Thor is to make the same $200,000 profit before income taxes?
2004 CM% = 12.5% ($15/$120)
2005 CM = $2,400,000 ($1,000,000 + $200,000)
2005 CM per unit = $2,400,000/80,000 units
2005 CM per unit= $30 CM per unit;
2005 selling price per unit = $30/.125
2005 selling price per unit= $240
Therefore what should the 2005 price be if Thor is to make the same $200,000 profit before income taxes is $240
Materials Variances Assume that Pearle Vision uses standard costs to control the materials in its made-to-order sunglasses. The standards call for 2 ounces of material for each pair of lenses. The standard cost per ounce of material is $16.25. During July, the Santa Clara location produced 5,200 pairs of sunglasses and used 9,800 ounces of materials. The cost of the materials during July was $17.00 per ounce, and there were no beginning or ending inventories. Required a. Determine the flexible budget materials cost for the completion of the 5,200 pairs of glasses.
Answer:
Direct material flexible budget= $159,250
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
The standard cost per ounce of material is $16.25.
Actual quantity= 9,800 ounces
The flexible budget employs the standard cost for the actual quantity:
Direct material flexible budget= 16.25*9,800
Direct material flexible budget= $159,250
The following events apply to Guiltf Seafood for the 2018 fiscal year 1.
a. The company started when it acquired $17,000 cash by issuing common stock.
b. Purchased a new cooktop that cost $16,900 cash. Earned $22,500 in cash revenue.
c. Paid $10,300 cash for salaries expense.
d. Adjusted the records to reflect the use of the cooktop. Purchased on January 1, Year 1, the cooktop has an expected useful life of four years and an estimated salvage value of $2,200. Use straight-line depreciation. The adjustment was made as of December 31, Year 1.
Required:
Record the above transactions in a horizontal statements model.
Answer:
Gulf Seafood
Horizontal Statements Model:
Balance Sheet Income Statement Cash Flows
Assets = Liabilities + Equity Revenue - Expenses = Income
a. $17,000 0 + $17,000 FA
b. $16,900 ($16,900) IA
$22,500 $22,500 $22,500 OA
c. ($10,300) ($10,300) ($10,300) OA
d. ($3,675) ($3,675) ($3,675) None
$25,525 = 0 + $25,525 $22,500 - $13,675 = $8,825
Explanation:
a) Data and Analysis:
a. Cash $17,000 Common stock $17,000
b. Equipment $16,900 Cash ($16,900)
Cash $22,500 Revenue $22,500
c. Cash ($10,300) Salaries Expense ($10,300)
d. Accumulated Depreciation ($3,675) Depreciation Expense ($3,675)
A popular hotel has continued to lose business in its room service food sales over the last five years. Using the Six Sigma DMAIC process explain what you would do in each step of the process to improve the sales - provide relevant, practical details. What statistics would you apply and why?
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Using the Six Sigma DMAIC process, I will explain what I would do in each step of the process to improve the sales.
DMAIC stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and control.
What I would do first is, of course, define the nature of the problem. To define exactly what is the root of the drop in sales in the hotel. That would allow me to establish proper goals and define a strategy to implement. If a need to do surveys to customers or unsatisfied clients, I would do that. Listening to customer feedback would provide the necessary information.
Then, I have to measure the performance of my employees. Monitoring and evaluate the productivity of the people who work in the organization.
I have to analyze if the productivity ratio of each employee to know if they are performing to the maximum of their capabilities.
In this case, I could use a Pareto chart or the 80-20 rule, to assess productivity in the company.
I have to pay attention to the causes of poor performance and poor quality service. There is an interesting analysis called Root Cause Analysis (RCA) that can be useful in this case.
Once identified and eliminated the root or causes of the problems, then it comes de Improve the process to enhance the performance in every area of the organization. I would have to get people on the same page and focus on one problem at a time to doing things right.
Another model that could be useful in this scenario would be Design of Experiments, commonly known as DOE, which helps resolve complex issues
Finally, the control of everything implementation and solution to confirm it has been established the right way with the desired results. This could be part of the continuing Quality Control process- The poke yoke system would be a good option to be contemplated.
Archer Inc. issued $4,000,000 par value, 7% convertible bonds at 99 for cash. If the bonds had not included the conversation feature, they would have sold for 95. Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds.
Answer: Dr Cash $3,960,000
Dr Discount on bonds payable $40,000
Cr Bonds payable $4,000,000
Explanation:
The journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds will be prepared as follows:
Dr Cash = 4,000,000 × 99% = $3,960,000
Dr Discount on bonds payable = $40,000
Cr Bonds payable = $4,000,000
(To record bond issued on discount)
Future pension liabilities are estimated based on all of the following except a.expected employee compensation levels. b.federal withholding income tax. c.employee life expectancy. d.employee turnover.
Answer:
The answer is B.
Explanation:
The correct option is B. - federal withholding income tax.
Pension liability is the amount of money that a company or government at any level(federal or state) has to account for in order to make future pension payments. It is a future payment that a company or government is obligated to pay its retired employees.
They take into considerations:
1. Their employees turnover
2. Their employees life expectancy
3. Their employees compensation level.
Federal tax level is not the issue because the payment is futuristic and federal tax can change.
A company pays its employees $2,900 each Friday, which amounts to $580 per day for the five-day workweek that begins on Monday. If the monthly accounting period ends on Thursday and the employees worked through Thursday, the amount of salaries earned but unpaid at the end of the accounting period is:
Answer:
$2,320
Explanation:
Calculation to determine what amount of salaries earned but unpaid at the end of the accounting period is:
Ending salaries earned but unpaid=$2,900-$580
Ending salaries earned but unpaid=$2,320
($2,900-580)
Therefore the amount of salaries earned but unpaid at the end of the accounting period is: $2,320
A company uses return on investment (ROI) to measure the performance of its business units. The company manufactures and distributes consumer goods. Last year, management identified a possible shortage of raw materials. To mitigate this risk, a large amount of raw material was bought in advance and stored in the manufacturing plant inventory. As a result of this decision, ROI will A. Have an unpredictable change. B. Decrease. C. Increase. D. Not change.
Answer: B. Decrease
Explanation:
Return on investment refers to the ratio between the net income and investment. It should be noted that a high return on investment implies that the investment's gains compare favourably to the cost.
In this scenario, since a large amount of raw material was bought in advance and stored in the manufacturing plant inventory, this will lead to an increase in the cost of production which therefore will reduce the return in investment.
Therefore, the correct option is B.
Angelina's made two announcements concerning its common stock today. First, the company announced that its next annual dividend has been set at $2.16 a share. Secondly, the company announced that all future dividends will increase by 4% annually. What is the maximum amount you should pay to purchase a share of Angelina's stock if your goal is to earn a 10% rate of return?
A. $21.60
B. $22.46
C. $27.44
D. $34.62
E. $36.00
The Keller's discovered that they could reduce their mortgage interest rate from 10% to 4%. The value of homes in their neighborhood has been increasing at the rate of 5% annually. If the Keller's were to refinance their house with $3,000 in closing costs added to their current mortgage balance ($277,000) over a period of time which coincides with their chosen retirement age in 20 years, what would be their new monthly payment including principal and interest
Answer:
The Keller's
Their new monthly payment including principal and interest is:
= $1,817.94
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Current mortgage balance = $277,000
Closing costs for refinancing 3,000
Total mortgage balance = $300,000
Mortgage interest rate changed from 10% to 4% upon refinancing
Loan Amount 300000
Loan Term 20 years 0 months
Interest Rate 4
Compound Monthly (APR)
Pay Back Every Month
Results:
Payment Every Month $1,817.94
Total of 240 Payments $436,305.84
Total Interest $136,305.84
Assume that you are a loan officer of a bank. A local church is seeking a $4 million, 20-year loan to construct a new classroom building. Church officers submit a comprehensive financial report that was audited by a reputable CPA firm. In summary form (the actual statement showed details), the church’s statement of revenues and expenditures indicated the following (in millions):
Revenues from dues and contributions .... $1.8
Revenues from other sources ....... 0.2
Total revenues ............. $2.0
Less: total expenditures .......... 2.0
Excess of revenues over expenditures .... $0.0
The church's balance sheet reported assets, mainly cash and investments (at market value), of $0.2 million. In addition, a note to the financial statements indicated that equipment is approximately $3 million. The church has no outstanding debt.
a. Is there any information in the financial statements that would make you reluctant to approve the loan? If so, indicate and explain.
b. Is there any other financial information of the type likely to be reported in a conventional annual report that you would like to review prior to making a loan decision? If so, indicate and explain.
c. Is there any other information, of any type, that you would like to review prior to making a loan decision? If so, indicate and explain.
d. Comment on the inherent limitations of the financial statements of this church, or any comparable not-for-profit organization, as a basis for making loan decisions.
Answer:
Explanation:
a.
There is little information on how funds are used or how much money is spent to manage the church. The financial statements have been prepared incorrectly.
Interpretation:
While drafting the financial accounts, the church committed many errors. The church's revenue is equivalent to its daily operations operating expenditures. They have approximately $3 million in funding assets that they do not owe any money on.
It may be deduced that the church is attempting to preserve asymmetric information, and therefore it will be better to justify its sources of income and use of money in order to determine whether they can or they cannot pay the debt.
b.
The revenue from various channels must be detailed in the yearly report so that the loan officer may make an informed judgment.
Interpretation:
Since payments and contributions account for 90% of revenue and revenue from other sources accounts for 10%, it's surprising how the church earns money in other ways as stated on the income statement. As a result, it's important to understand what other potential revenue streams the church has before approving the loan.
c.
The officer in charge of the loan should check the church's book records to make sure and guarantee that there are no outstanding loans. This situation necessitates a thorough examination and assessment.
Interpretation:
The church has $3 million worth of equipment. The church's expenses, on the other hand, are equivalent to the church's income. As a result, it's unclear how the church acquired the equipment without taking out a loan. As a result, the church must be urged to produce a full breakdown of its expenses, which may be thoroughly and fully studied to see whether there are any financing charges that the church is attempting to hide in its yearly reports.
d.
There is no direct or primary source of income for the church. It solely makes money from charity donations.
Interpretation:
The church's only sources of income are fundraisers and charitable donations. It also doesn't possess any significant revenue streams. Because the church is attempting to conceal numerous possible pieces of information, this may be a case of micro-management by the proprietors, and so these issues should be considered by the officer in charge of the loan before accepting the loan.
In order to update a production process, a company can spend money now or four years from now. If the amount now would be $20,000, what equivalent amount could the company spend four years from now at a compound interest rate of 15% per year?(All the alternatives presented below were calculated using compound interest factor tables including all decimal places
Answer: $34,980.13
Explanation:
The amount that the company will spend 4 years from now is simply the future value of the amount that it can spend today.
The amount to be spent today is $20,000 so the amount to be spent 4 years from now is the future value of $20,000:
= Amount * (1 + rate) ^ number of years
= 20,000 * ( 1 + 15%)⁴
= $34,980.13
Assume that Jones Company made a payment on a mortgage. It included $100 of principal and $150 of interest. What would the journal entry be to record the payment?
Answer:
the journal entry be to record the payment
Debit : Interest expense $150
Debit : Mortgage Payable $100
Credit : Cash $250
Explanation:
When a payment for mortgage is made, we recognize the interest expense that accrues and also derecognize the part of capital repayment made for the mortgage. That means Mortgage Payable decreases, Interest expense increases and Cash account decreases with the to total of interest and principle.
What is salary system?
Answer:
Salary systems – also referred to as compensation plans or pay structure – are a collection of steps, policies and practices employers use to pay employees for their work. Salary systems consist of more than producing a weekly, biweekly or bimonthly paycheck.
Explanation:
As a manager, you are trying to decide how to best layoff 10% of your workforce. You are considering laying off the 10% who are the oldest in age, because you feel that they are closest to retirement anyway. Which of the following types of justice would you most likely violate the rules of by doing this?
A. Distributive
B. Procedural
C. Interpersonal
D. Informational
Answer:
B. Procedural
Explanation:
Remember, the procedural type of justice focuses on identifying the best way to treat others in a fair way, such as following the adhering to the rule of no bias when administering justice.
In this scenario, if the manager decides to select and lay off 10% of his workforce based on their age range, he would be unintentionally displaying an age bias in his selection process, which of course most likely violates the rules of this type of justice.
Agatha was a licensed loan originator when the housing market slowdown left her with little work. She accepted a job outside the mortgage field over three years ago, and her license expired. Now, Agatha wants to apply for a license again. One of the requirements Agatha must meet in order to be re-licensed is:
Answer: Providing proof that she completed all of the continuing education requirements for the year she last held a license.
Explanation:
Based on the information given, since the license of Agatha has expired, one of the requirements that she must meet in order to be re-licensed is to provide proof that she completed all of the continuing education requirements for the year she last held a license.
It should be noted that providing proof that she still meets the qualifications to be a mortgage loan originator or information that relates to her previous license isn't required.
Wally owns 200 acres of land.Wally offers to sell the land to Robert for $1,500 per acre.Robert replies that he does not need 200 acres of land but would like to buy 40 acres at $1,500 per acre.Wally agrees to sell but does not identify which 40 acres.Later,Wally refuses to sell any land to Robert.What is the result?
A) Robert wins; this is an enforceable contract with complete and definite terms.
B) Robert wins; the UCC will decide which 40 acres are to be sold.
C) Wally wins; the original offer was not intended to be an offer but merely an invitation to negotiate.
D) Wally wins; this agreement is too indefinite since it does not identify which 40 acres are to be sold.
Answer:
D) Wally wins; this agreement is too indefinite since it does not identify which 40 acres are to be sold.
Explanation:
Since in the given situation, wally agrees to sell but here the identification of the land is not mentioned i.e. 40 acres and at the later time the wally refused to sold any land so here wally should wins as the agreement is not definite which type of the land should be sold so it becomes the agreement void
Hence, the correct option is d.
Given the following production plan, use a chase production strategy to compute the monthly production, ending inventory/(backlog), net requirements and required workforce levels. A worker can produce 75 units per month. Assume that the beginning inventory in January is 750 units, and the firm desires to have 750 units of inventory at the end of June.
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Demand 2100 3000 5100 6000 4800 2400
Required:
a. What are the net requirements for January?
b. What month has the highest number of workers required?
c. What is the production level for June?
d. How many people will be employed for the month of January?
Answer:
Computation of the monthly production, ending inventory/(backlog), net requirements and required workforce levels:
a. The net requirements for January = 2,025 units and 27 workers.
b. The month with the highest number of workers required is April.
c. The production level for June is 2,475 units
d. 27 workers will be employed for the month of January.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Production per worker per month = 75 units
Beginning inventory in January = 750 units
Desired ending inventory in June = 750 units
Production Schedule, using the chase production strategy:
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Beginning inventory 75 0 0 0 0 0
Monthly production 2,025 3,000 5,100 6,000 4,800 2,475
Net requirements 2,100 3,000 5,100 6,000 4,800 2,400
Ending inventory/(backlog) 0 0 0 0 0 75
Required workforce levels 27 40 68 80 64 33
Assume the risk-free rate is 4%. You are a financial advisor, and must choose one of the funds below to recommend to each of your clients. Whichever fund you recommend, your clients will then combine it with risk-free borrowing and lending depending on their desired level of risk.
Expected Return Volatility
Fund A 10% 10%
Fund B 15% 22%
Fund C 6% 2%
Required:
a. Which fund would you recommend to a client seeking the highest possible expected return with a maximum volatility of 22%?
b. Which fund would you recommend to a client seeking the highest possible expected return with a maximum volatility of 22%?
c. Which fund would your recommend without knowing your clients risk preference?
Answer:
Following are the solution to the given point.
Explanation:
Calculate each fund's Sharpe ratio. It Fund is the best danger reward with the highest Sharpe ratio.
[tex]\text{Sharpe Ratio} = \frac{\text{(Fund return - \text{risk free return)}}}{Volatility}\\\\\to Fund A= \frac{(10\%-4\%)}{10\%} = 0.6\\\\\to Fund B= \frac{(15\%-4\%)}{22\%} = 0.5\\\\\to Fund C = \frac{(6\%-4\%)}{2\%}=1.0\\\\[/tex]
Fund C consequently offers the best risk-benefit. and without understanding client risk preference, we will advise Fund C for any clients. If a client wants to have a 22 percent minimum volatility, we'll nevertheless propose that Fund C instead of Fund B is available, because an investor can take risk-free rates to the degree that the total portfolio volatility stands at 22 percent and deposit it in Fund C.
While under contract to play professional basketball for the Philadelphia 76ers, Billy Cunningham, an outstanding player, negotiated a three-year contract with the Carolina Cougars, another professional basketball team. The contract with the Cougars was to begin at the expiration of the contract with the 76ers. In addition to a signing bonus of $125,000, Cunningham was to receive under the new contract a salary of $100,000 for the first year, $110,000 for the second, and $120,000 for the third. The contract also stated that Cunningham "had special, exceptional and unique knowledge, skill and ability as a basketball player" and that Cunningham therefore agreed the Cougars could enjoin him from playing basketball for any other team for the term of the contract. In addition, the contract contained a clause prohibiting its assignment to another club without Cunningham’s consent. In 1971, the ownership of the Cougars changed, and Cunningham’s contract was assigned to Munchak Corporation, the new owners, without his consent. When Cunningham refused to play for the Cougars, Munchak Corporation sought to enjoin his playing for any other team. Cunningham asserts that his contract was not assignable. Was the contract assignable? Explain.
Answer:
Billy Cunningham and the Cougars
The contract was not assignable to another club.
But, the contract (assets and liabilities) can be inherited by a successor entity using the same club, the Cougars.
Explanation:
The contract was not assigned to another club, despite the change of ownership of the Cougars. Interestingly, the contract between Cunningham and Carolina Cougars was inheritable with the change of ownership of the Cougar Club from the formers owners, Carolina Cougars, to the new owners, Munchak Corporation. The clause prohibiting the contract's assignment to another club without Cunningham's consent was not violated.
On January 1, Eastern College received $1,280,000 from its students for the spring semester that it recorded in Unearned Tuition and Fees. The term spans four months beginning on January 2 and the college spreads the revenue evenly over the months of the term. What amount of tuition revenue should the college recognize on February 28? Assume the college prepares monthly financial statements.a. $640,000.b. $1,280,000.c. $880,000.d. $960,000.e. $320,000.
Answer:
e. $320,000
Explanation:
Calculation to determine amount of tuition revenue should the college recognize on February 28
Using this formula
Tuition revenue =Amount received/Term spans
Let plug in the formula
Tuition revenue=$1,280,000 /4 months
Tuition revenue=$320,000
Therefore amount of tuition revenue should the college recognize on February 28 is $320,000
Because there isn't one single measure of inflation, the government and researchers use a variety of methods to get the most balanced picture of how prices fluctuate in the economy. Two of the most commonly used price indexes are the consumer price index (CPI) and the GDP deflator.
The CPI for this year is calculated by dividing thecost of a given market basket of goods and services using this year’s prices by thevalue of all goods and services produced in the economy this year using the base year’s prices and multiplying by 100. However, the GDP deflator reflects only the prices of all goods and services produced domestically. Indicate whether each scenario will affect the GDP deflator or the CPI for the United States. Check all that apply.
a. A decrease in the price of a Waterman Industries deep-water reel, which is a commercial fishing product used for deep-sea fishing
b. An increase in the price of a Japanese-made television that is popular among U.S. consumers
Answer:
GDP deflator
CPI
Explanation:
The consumer price index measures the changes in price of a basket of good. It is used to measure inflation. Basket of goods includes goods produced within the country and outside the country.
CPI = (cost of basket of goods in current period / cost of basket of goods in base period) x 100
An increase in the price of a Japanese-made television that is popular among U.S. consumers will increase CPI
GDP deflator = (nominal GDP / real GDP) x 100
Gross domestic product is the total sum of final goods and services produced in an economy within a given period which is usually a year
Nominal GDP is GDP calculated using current year prices while Real GDP is GDP calculated using base year prices. Real GDP has been adjusted for inflation.
A decrease in the price of a Waterman Industries deep-water reel, which is a commercial fishing product used for deep-sea fishing will decrease GDP deflator
As of December 31, 2019, Nilsen Industries had $2,000 of raw materials inventory. At the beginning of 2019, there was $1,600 of materials on hand. During the year, the company purchased $354,000 of materials; however it paid for only $314,000. How much inventory was requisitioned for use on jobs during 2019? a. $354,400b. $344,400c. $343,600d. $353,600
Answer:
d. $353,600
Explanation:
The computation of the inventory requisitioned for use on jobs during 2019 is shown below;
= OPening inventory + purchase made - ending inventory
= $1,600 + $354,000 - $2,000
= $353,600
Hence, the inventory requisitioned for use on jobs during 2019 is $353,600
Therefore the option d is correct
The purpose of GAAP's flexibility in its reporting standards allows companies to: Select one: a. Smooth reported revenues and earnings over several reporting periods. b. Change accounting estimates to meet target sales or earnings. c. Change accounting principles to improve reported earnings. d. Adopt specific accounting and reporting procedures to represent the firm's activities more accurately.
Answer:
D. Adopt specific accounting and reporting procedures to represent the firm's activities more accurately.
Explanation:
GAAP in accounting means Generally accepted accounting principle. It is a uniform collection of accounting rules and standards for reporting financial accounting for organizations
The main reason or purpose of GAAP is to ensure that there is transparency and consistency in the reporting of financial details from one organization to another. The aim is to also help firms record their financial activities accurately by adopting specific accounting and reporting procedures as stipulated by GAAP.
Auto Industries Company reported the following on its income statement:
Income before income taxes $420,000
Income tax expense (120,000)
Net income $300,000
If the income statement also shows interest expense equal to $80,000, what is the company's times interest earned ratio?
a. 5 times.
b. 6.25 times.
c. 5.25 times.
d. 8 times.
Answer:
Option c. 5.25 times is the correct answer.
Explanation:
Below is the calculation:
Income before income tax = $420000
Income tax expenses = 120000 dollars
Net income = $300000
Interest expense = $80000
Interest earned ratio = Earning Before Interest and Taxes / Interest Expenses
Interest earned ratio = 420000 / 80000
Interest earned ratio = 5.25 times
Option c. 5.25 times is the correct answer.
Darkover Inc., as part of its strategic planning process, is considering making some policy changes. What effect (i.e. Increase, Decrease, No Effect) would each the following changes have on Darkover's Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities? Assume that in each case, the change only affects the account or accounts mentioned (i.e. all other accounts are not changed by the action).
Question Completion:
_____(a) Increase investment in new plant and equipment.
_____(b)Change the collections policy to insure that receivables are collected sooner.
_____(c)Change inventory policy to increase the amount of raw materials kept on hand (work in process and finished goods inventory will remain unchanged).
_____(d)Sell long term bonds and use the proceeds to reduce notes payable
._____(e) Begin paying all employees every week instead of every two week, effectively decreasing accruals.
_____(f)Change accounts payable policy to pay bills in 20 days instead of 10 days.
Answer:
Darkover Inc.
Effects of Changes on Darkover's Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
_No Effect____(a) Increase investment in new plant and equipment.
Increase_____(b) Change the collections policy to insure that receivables are collected sooner.
Decrease_____(c) Change inventory policy to increase the amount of raw materials kept on hand (work in process and finished goods inventory will remain unchanged).
Decrease_____(d) Sell long term bonds and use the proceeds to reduce notes payable
Decrease_____(e) Begin paying all employees every week instead of every two week, effectively decreasing accruals.
Increase_____(f) Change accounts payable policy to pay bills in 20 days instead of 10 days.
Explanation:
Darkover's net cash flow from operating activities is the result of accumulating the cash inflows and outflows from its operating activities. Operating activities are the normal activities that Darkover carries out from which it earns its revenues and incurs related expenses. They are the day-to-day activities through which the mission of the entity is carried out.
Prosecutors representing the Securities and Exchange Commission recentlyannounced criminal charges against 13 individuals for engaging in insidertrading. According to the SECs director of enforcement, a trading ring acting on inside information compromises the marketsintegrity and investorstrust. . . . Explain why.
Answer and Explanation:
Insider trading compromises the integrity of the market because insider investors have non-public information about the stocks of the company that could very much impact the value of the stock of the company. In other words, an insider knows what the public doesn't know about a company and it allows him an unfair advantage to trade the stocks of the company using this information and make large unusual profit. This could lead to market collapse as investors are no longer encouraged to invest seeing that they can't trust that the market is transparent and trustworthy(they don't have all the important information that would affect the company)
Natasha and Link have been married for 2 years. They live in North Carolina and are about to make an offer on their first home. Their goal is to own the property so that if either Natasha or Link were to die, the surviving spouse would own the property outright. They also want to keep things private and avoid probate. How should they title their new home?
A. Link should own the house fee simple and name Natasha as his beneficiary.
B. Tenancy in common is the best way to title the property because it meets all their objectives.
C. They should title the home as JTWROS as a way to accomplish their goals.
D. Because they live in North Carolina, they should title the home as community property.
Answer:
Natasha and LInk
Based on the spouses goal to own the property so that if either Natasha or LInk were to die, the surviving spouse would own the property outright, keeping things private and avoid probate, they should title their new home as:
C. They should title the home as JTWROS as a way to accomplish their goals.
Explanation:
The arrangement that meets their goals is Joint tenancy with rights of survivorship (JTWROS) which affords survivorship rights to either Natasha or Link in the event of the death of either spouse. In other words, JTWROS allows either Natasha or Link to automatically own the property without publicity or probate. This arrangement will meet all their arrangements, unlike tenancy in common. Moreover, there is no community property provision in North Carolina where they live. Lastly, naming Natasha presupposes that Link would die first. This does not meet their expectations.
