Answer:
a) Taylor Industries can successfully cut back its labor cost in inventory stockrooms by counting only high-value items. These items are determined by reference to their Annual Usage values. The items' annual usage values should be used as the activity cost pool for accumulating and allocating labor cost in inventory stockrooms. Taylor Industries can establish a benchmark or cutoff point so that only the items meeting this benchmark are counted. For example, the items with annual usage value above $5,000 should be included in the items to be counted. This strategy will reduce the number of items to be counted and therefore the labor cost.
b) Since item 15 is critical to Taylor Industries' continued operations, it should be classified as a direct materials cost and not an overhead cost.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
a random sample of 20 of Taylor's items:
ITEM NUMBER ANNUAL USAGE ITEM NUMBER ANNUAL USAGE
1 $ 1,500 11 $ 13,000
2 12,000 12 600
3 2,200 13 42,000
4 50,000 14 9,900
5 9,600 15 1,200
6 750 16 10,200
7 2,000 17 4,000
8 11,000 18 61,000
9 800 19 3,500
10 15,000 20 2,900
Average annual usage value = $12,657.50
World trade has grown substantially in the last 60 years. For example, while world output grew at an annual rate of 3.8% per year between 1950 and 2003, world exports grew at 10.8% per year over the same time period.
Which of the following help o explain the increase in international trade and finance since the 1950's?
a. International trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
b. An increasing number of affordable international flights
c. Changes in property rights
d. The widespread use of the Internet to conduct business.
Answer:
The correct answer is the option A: International trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Explanation:
To begin with, the name of "North American Free Trade Agreement" or NAFTA, refers to the comercial agreement between the three nations of the countries of the norht of America that established that there is a bloc of free trade among Canada, Mexico and the United States that will benefit the three parties whose bloc have formed one of the largest trade blocs in the world by gross domestic product. Moreover, the agreement came into force in 1994 and since then the main purpose of it is to encourage the increase and development of international trade.
The Atlantic Division of Stark Productions Company reported the following results for 2019:
Sales $4,000,000
Variable costs 3,200,000
Controllable fixed costs 300,000
Average operating assets 2,500,000
Management is considering the following independent alternative courses of action in 2020 in order to maximize the return on investment for the division.
1. Reduce controllable fixed costs by 10% with no change in sales or variable costs.
2. Reduce average operating assets by 10% with no change in controllable margin.
3. Increase sales $500,000 with no change in the contribution margin percentage.
Compute the return on investment for 2019.
Answer:
The Atlantic Division of Stark Productions Company
Return on Investment = Net Income/Average operating assets x 100
1. Reduced controllable fixed costs by 10% with no change in sales or variable costs:
Net Income = $530,000 ($500,000 + 30,000)
Return on investment = $530,000/$2,500,000 x 100
= 21.2%
2. Reduced average operating assets by 10% with no change in controllable margin:
Net Income = $500,000 and average operating assets = $2,250,000
Return on Investment = $500,000/$2,250,000 x 100
= 22.22%
3. Increased sales to $4,500,000 with no change in the contribution margin percentage:
Sales $4,500,000
Variable costs 3,600,000
Contribution $900,000
Controllable fixed costs 300,000
Net operating income $600,000
Average operating assets 2,500,000
Return on Investment = $600,000/$2,500,000 x 100
= 24%
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Sales $4,000,000
Variable costs 3,200,000
Contribution $800,000
Controllable fixed costs 300,000
Net operating income $500,000
Average operating assets 2,500,000
Return on investment = Net Income/Average operating assets x 100 = $500,000/$2,500,000 x 100 = 20%
Contribution margin ratio = $800,000/$4,000,000 x 100 = 20%
The Atlantic Division's Return on Investment, as a performance measure, evaluates the efficiency of the investment in Atlantic Division. This ratio is obtained by dividing the returns or benefits of the investment by the cost of the investment, and then multiplying by 100.
A small distribution organization uses a payroll company to provide employee compensation services and keep timesheet records and employee attendance history. This situation is an example of
Complete Question:
A small distribution organization uses a payroll company to provide employee compensation services and keep timesheet records and employee attendance history. This situation is an example of?
Group of answer choices.
A. Offshoring
B. Centralized work surveillance.
C. Outsourcing.
D. Telecommuting.
Answer:
Outsourcing.
Explanation:
When a small distribution organization uses a payroll company to provide employee compensation services and keep timesheet records and employee attendance history. This situation is an example of outsourcing.
Outsourcing can be defined as a contractual agreement in which a company contracts another firm (third-party) to be responsible for providing certain job functions, tasks or services rather than use employees or departments within the company.
In this scenario, the outsourcing firm or company is saddled with the responsibility of providing employees compensation services, keep timesheet records, and manage the attendance history of employees working at the outsourced distribution organization.
The current spot exchange rate Singapore dollar against U.S. dollar (SGD/USD) is 0.6000. After considerable study, an investor concluded that the Singapore dollar will appreciate against the U.S. dollar in the coming 90 days, probably to about 0.7000. She has the following options on the Singapore dollar to choose from:
Option Strike price Premium
Put on SGD 0.6500 0.00003
Call on SGD 0.65 0.00046
1. Should the investor buy a put on Singapore dollars or a call on Singapore dollars?
2. What is the investor's break-even price on the option purchased in part a?
3. Using your answer from part a, what is the investor's gross profit and net profit (including premium) if the spot rate at the end of 90 days is indeed 0.7000?
4.Using your answer from part a, what is the investor's gross profit and net profit (including premium) if the spot rate at the end of 90 days is 0.8000?
Answer:
i) Investor should buy a call option as expected spot price on SGD after 90 days is 0.7 which less than the strike price 0.65 under call option.
II) Break-even price on option selected
Strike price under call option 0.65000
Add : Premium 0.00046
Break even price 0.65046
iii) Actual spot rate after 90 days 0.70000
Less: Strike price under call option 0.65000
Gross profit 0.05000
Less: Call option premium 0.00046
Net profit 0.04954
iv) Actual spot rate after 90 days 0.80000
Less: Strike price under call option 0.65000
Gross profit 0.15000
Less: Call option premium 0.00046
Net Profit 0.14954
Trendy Coats is looking at financials to prepare end of year reports. Actual hours used were 4,000. Standard hours allowed were 5,000. Actual wage paid per hour was $13. The total labor flexible budget variance was ($23,000) Favorable. What was Trendy Coat’s standard price? Select one: a. $15.00 b. $12.00 c. $17.00 d. $13.50
Answer
a) $15
Explanation:
We will use the formula for Total labor variance to arrive at Standard rate.
Total labor variance = (Actual hours × Actual rate) - (Standard hours × Standard rate)
Substituting the data above into the formula, we'll have;
-$23,000 = (4,000 × $13) - (5,000 × SR)
-$23,000 = $52,000 - 5,000SR
Collect like terms
5,000SR = $52,000 + $23,000
5,000SR = $75,000
SR = $75,000 / 5,000
SR = $15
A decline in the domestic real interest rate would cause a ________ in net exports and a ________ in the exchange rate.
Answer: fall; rise
Explanation:
The real interest rate is the rate of interest that is received by an investor, lender or after inflation has been taken into consideration.
The real interest rate is when the inflation rate is deducted from the nominal interest rate. A reduction in the domestic real interest rate would cause a fall in net exports and a rise in the exchange rate.
Speedster Bicycles, Inc., collects 25% of its sales on account in the month of the sale and 75% in the month following the sale. If sales are budgeted to be $250,000 for March and $280,000 for April, what are the budgeted cash receipts from sales on account for April
Answer:
Total cash collection= $257,500
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Sales:
March= $250,000
April= $280,000
Speedster Bicycles, Inc., collects 25% of its sales on account in the month of the sale and 75% in the month following the sale.
Cash collection April:
Sales on account from April= 280,000*0.25= 70,000
Sales on account from March= 250,000*0.75= 187,500
Total cash collection= $257,500
Prepare the journal entry to record Jevonte Company’s issuance of 35,000 shares of its common stock assuming the shares have a: $3 par value and sell for $22 cash per share. $3 stated value and sell for $22 cash per share.
Answer: Please see answer in explanation column
Explanation:
a)journal entry to record Jevonte Company’s issuance at $3 par value and $22 cash per share
Account Debit Credit
Cash(35,000 x $22) $770,000
Common stock, $3 par value(35,000 x 3) $105, 000
Paid-in captial in excess of par value, common stock
($770,000 - $105, 000 ) $665,000
b)journal entry to record Jevonte Company’s issuance at $3 stated value and $22 cash per share
Account Debit Credit
Cash (35,000 x $22) $770,000
Common stock, $3 stated value (35,000 x 3) $105, 000
Paid-in captial in excess of stated value, common stock
($770,000 - $105, 000 ) $665,000
Suppose that Dunkin Donuts reduces the price of its regular coffee from $2 to $1 per cup, and as a result, the quantity sold per day increased from 10 to 40. Over this price range, the price elasticity of demand for Dunkin Donuts’ regular coffee is:
Answer:price elasticity of demand for Dunkin Donuts’ regular coffee is 1.8
Explanation: Using the midpoint formnulae
Price elasticity of Demand =percentage change in quantity demanded/ Percentage change in price.
Percentage change in quantity = new quantity - old quantity / (new quantity + old quantity)/2 x 100
= 40-10/(40+10)/ 2 = 30 /25 = 1.2 x 100 =120%
Percentage change in price = new price - old price / new price + old price)/2 x 100
= 1- 2 / (1+2)/2= -1/1.5x 100 = -66.67 %
Price elasticity of Demand =percentage change in quantity demanded/ Percentage change in price.
= 120%/-66.67%= -1.79 = -1.8
For Price elasticity of demand, the sign is not included and the basis for elasticity is on the value itself . here we can conclude that the Price elasticity of demand for Dunkin donut is 1.8 and elastic because a fall in price led to an increase in amount being sold.
Two years ago, the private equity firm you are the general partner of purchased a portfolio of regional shopping center in Texas. The shopping centers have performed well but not as well as you would like. So you have to decided to convert them to super-regional centers in an effort to boost their profits. Which of the following marketing-related step will you need to take in order to affect this transformation?
A. You will need to expand the width and length of your product mixes.
B. You will need to reduce your target market, and focus on a smaller geographical area.
C. You will need to reduce the number of stores in the shopping center.
D. You will need to upgrade the architectural designs of the stores.
Answer:
Correct Answer:
C. You will need to reduce the number of stores in the shopping center.
Explanation:
In the private firm, there are series of portfolio business which is being managed with the regional shopping center being one of them. In a situation the regional shopping center needs to be upgraded to super-regional center, then, there will be need to reduce the number of stores in the shopping center.
Which contingency of power are unions mainly applying by going on strike at a critical time in the company's business cycle
Answer:
Centrality
Explanation:
By going on strike at a critical time in business cycle the contingency of power is centrality. Centrality is the degree and nature of power of interdependence that exists between between the the person holding power and others. Centrality determines the number of people who are affected by the decisions made by the person holding power.
You sold a car and accepted a note with the following cash flow stream as your payment. What was the effective price you received for the car assuming an interest rate of 6.0%?
A. Year 0-$0.
B. Year 1-$1,000.
C. Year 2-$2,000.
D. Year 3-$2,000 and Year 4-$2,000.
Answer:
year two
Explanation:because less time still you'll have 2,000
If income rises from $1,000 to $1,400 and consumption rises from $800 to $1,168, the marginal propensity to consume is __________ percent.
Answer:
The marginal propensity to consume is 92 percent.
Explanation:
Marginal propensity to consume (MPC) refers to the additional expenditure on consumption by consumer as a result of an in national income.
That is, MPC is a measure of the proportion or percentage of the additional income that goes consumption expenditure.
MPC can be calculated using the following formula
MPC = ΔC / ΔY ......................................... (1)
Where;
ΔC = Change in consumption = New consumption - Old consumption = $1,168 - $800 = $368
ΔY = Change in income = New income - Old income = $1,400 - $1,000 = $400
Substituting the values into equation (1), we have:
MPC = $368 / $400 = 0.92, or 92%
Therefore, the marginal propensity to consume is 92 percent.
On November 15, 20X3, Chow Inc., a U.S. company, ordered merchandise FOB shipping point from a German company for €200,000. The merchandise was shipped and invoiced on December 10, 20X3. Chow paid the invoice on January 10, 20X4. The spot rates for euros on the respective dates were
Answer:
$4,000 gain
Explanation:
Some information was missing:
the spot rates for euros were:
November 15, 20X3 $0.4955 per €1 December 10, 20X3 $0.4875 per €1December 31, 20X3 $0.4675 per €1January 10, 20X4 $0.4475 per €1In Chow's December 31, 20X3, income statement, the foreign exchange gain is ?
the goods costed €200,000 x 0.4875 = $97,500 on December 10, 20x3
the goods costed €200,000 x 0.4675 = $93,500 on December 31, 20x3
Since the goods were sold FOB shipping point, we have to use the shipping date (December 10) to calculate the original price. By December 31, the price in US dollars had decreased by $4,000 resulting in a foreign exchange gain.
On January 1, 2020, the Hardin Company budget committee has reached agreement on the following data for the 6 months ending June 30, 2020.
Sales units: First quarter 5,200; second quarter 6,700; third quarter 7,000.
Ending raw materials inventory: 40% of the next quarter’s production requirements.
Ending finished goods inventory: 25% of the next quarter’s expected sales units.
Third-quarter production: 7,380 units.
The ending raw materials and finished goods inventories at December 31, 2019, follow the same percentage relationships to production and sales that occur in 2020. 3 pounds of raw materials are required to make each unit of finished goods. Raw materials purchased are expected to cost $5 per pound.
a) Prepare a production budget by quarters for the 6-month period ended June 30, 2020.
b) Prepare a direct materials budget by quarters for the 6-month period ended June 30, 2020.
Answer:
Hardin Company
Production budget
For the first semester of 2020
First quarter Second quarter Total
Sales units 5,200 6,700 11,900
Planned ending 1,675 1,750 1,750
inventory
Total production 6,875 8,450 13,650
required
- beginning inv. -1,300 -1,675 -1,300
Units to be 5,575 6,775 12,350
produced
Hardin Company
Raw materials budget
For the first semester of 2020
First quarter Second quarter Total
Units to be 5,575 6,775 12,350
produced
Materials required 3 3 3
per unit
Materials needed 16,725 20,325 37,050
for production
Planned ending 8,130 8,856 8,856
inventory
Total materials 24,855 29,181 45,906
needed
- beginning inv. -6,690 -8,130 -6,690
Materials to be 18,165 21,051 39,216
purchased
Cost per unit $5 $5 $5
Total cost of $90,825 $105,255 $196,080
direct materials
The market for hot dogs on the streets of New York City can be considered close to a perfectly competitive market. Because there are so many individuals buying and selling hot dogs:
Question:
The market for hot dogs on the streets of New York City can be considered close to a perfectly competitive market. Because there are so many individuals buying and selling hot dogs:
A) there is a shortage of hot dogs
B) there is a surplus of hot dogs
C) market forces set the price in the market
D) firms are able to make large economic profits
E) firms cannot make positive accounting profits
Answer:
The correct answer is C.
Explanation:
Perfect competition is a market/ industry situation where there are numerous companies producing similar or perfect substitute products. Also, in the same market, none of the players is large enough to single-handedly influence the market especially with respect to price.
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Cash Payback Method Lily Products Company is considering an investment in one of two new product lines. The investment required for either product line is $540,000. The net cash flows associated with each product are as follows:
Year Liquid Soap Body Lotion
1 $170,000 $90,000
2 150,000 90,000
3 120,000 90,000
4 100,000 90,000
5 70,000 90,000
6 40,000 90,000
7 40,000 90,000
8 30,000 90,000
Total $720,000 $720,000
A. Recommend a product offering to Lily Products Company, based on the cash payback period for each product line.
Payback period for liquid soap
Payback period for body lotion
B. The project with the_____net cash flows in the early years of the project life will be favored over the one with the______net cash flows in the initial years.
Answer:
1a. Payback period for LIQUID SOAP =4 years
Payback period for BODY LOTION =6 years
1b. GREATEST; LESS
Explanation:
1a.Calculation for the Payback period for liquid soap
LIQUID SOAP
Year Cash flow Cumulative Cash flow
1 $170,000 $170,000
2 (150,000+170,000) =320,000
3 (120,000+320,000)=440,000
4 (100,000+440,000)=540,000
5 (70,000+540,000)= 610,000
6 (40,000+610,000)= 650,000
7 (40,000+650,000)= 690,000
8 (30,000+690,000)= 720,000
The Payback period for LIQUID SOAP will be 4 years
Calculation for the Payback period of body lotion
BODY LOTIO
Year Cash flow Cumulative Cash flow
1 $90,000 $90,000
2 (90,000+90,000)=180,000
3 (90,000+180,000)=270,000
4 (90,000+270,000)=360,000
5 (90,000+360,000)=450,000
6 (90,000+450,000)=540,000
7 (90,000+540,000)=630,000
8 (90,000+630,000)=720,000
The Payback period for BODY LOTION will be 6 years
Based on the calculation above for both liquid soap and body lotion the product offering i will recommend to Lily Products Company, based on the cash payback period for each product line will be LIQUID SOAP because it has a 4 years payback period.
B. The project with the GREATEST net cash flows in the early years of the project life will be favored over the one with the LESS net cash flows in the initial years.
The ________ is the pipeline through which products, their ownership, communication, financing and payment, and risk flow to the consumer.
Answer: Marketing channel
Explanation: The marketing channel is simply the pipeline through which products, their ownership, communication, financing and payment, and risk flow to the consumer. It is defined as a set of interdependent organizations that help ease the transfer of ownership as products move from producer to business user or consumer thereby creating a continuous and seamless supply chain. They help facilitate the physical flow of goods through the supply chain,and in the marketing mix represents "place" or "distribution".
Suppose you invest $20,000 by purchasing 200 shares of Abbott Labs (ABT) at $50 per share, 200 shares of Lowes (LOW) at $30 per share, and 100 shares of Ball Corporation (BLL) at $40 per share. Suppose over the next year Ball has a return of %, Lowes has a return of %, and Abbott Labs has a return of . The return on your portfolio over the year is:
Answer:
3.8%
Explanation:
There are some important parts missing:
Suppose over the next year Ball has a return of 12.5%, Lowes has a return of 21%, and Abbott Labs has a return of -10%.
We must first determine the weight of each stock in the portfolio:
ABT = ($50 x 200) / $20,000 = 50%LOW = ($30 x 200) / $20,000 = 30%BLL = ($40 x 100) / $20,000 = 20%the expected return of the portfolio = (ABT x return) + (LOW x return) + (BLL x return) = (50% x -0.1) + (30% x 0.21) + (20% x .125) = -5% + 6.3% + 2.5% = 3.8%
Bandar Industries Berhad of Malaysia manufactures sporting equipment. One of the company’s products, a football helmet for the North American market, requires a special plastic. During the quarter ending June 30, the company manufactured 3,400 helmets, using 2,346 kilograms of plastic. The plastic cost the company $15,484. According to the standard cost card, each helmet should require 0.64 kilograms of plastic, at a cost of $7.00 per kilogram. Required: 1. What is the standard quantity of kilograms of plastic (SQ) that is allowed to make 3,400 helmets? 2. What is the standard materials cost allowed (SQ × SP) to make 3,400 helmets? 3. What is the materials spending variance? 4. What is the materials price variance and the materials quantity variance?
Answer:
1. What is the standard quantity of kilograms of plastic (SQ) that is allowed to make 3,400 helmets?
3,400 helmets x 064 kgs per helmet = 2,176 kgs
2. What is the standard materials cost allowed (SQ × SP) to make 3,400 helmets?
2,176 kgs x $7 per kg = $15,232
3. What is the materials spending variance?
$15,484 - $15,232 = $252 unfavorable (because total expenditures on materials were higher than budgeted)
4. What is the materials price variance and the materials quantity variance?
materials price variance = [($15,484/2,346) - $7] x 2,346 = -$938 favorable (the purchase price per kg was lower than budgeted)
materials quantity variance = (2,346 - 2,176) x $7 = $1,190 unfavorable
J. Ross and Sons Inc. has a target capital structure that calls for 40 percent debt, 10 percent preferred stock, and 50 percent common equity. Ross' common stock currently sells for $40 per share. The firm recently paid a dividend of $2 per share on its common stock, and investors expect the dividend to grow indefinitely at a constant rate of 10 percent per year. J. Ross's cost of retained earnings is closest to:
Answer:
J. Ross's cost of retained earnings is 18.33%
Explanation:
Cost of retained earnings is also call Cost of Equity
Cost of retained earnings = (Dividend per share for next year / Current market value of stock) + Growth rate of dividend
Cost of retained earnings = 2 / 40(1-40%) + 10%
Cost of retained earnings = 2 / 24 + 10%
Cost of retained earnings = 0.08333 + 0.1
Cost of retained earnings = 0.183333
Cost of retained earnings = 18.3333%
Cost of retained earnings = 18.33%
Part-time workers likely result in A. inaccurately high estimates of the labor force. B. inaccurately low estimates of the labor force. C. a disincentive for the unemployed to seek employment. D. lower incomes and fewer jobs.
Answer:
Correct answer:
A. inaccurately high estimates of the labor force.
Explanation:
Part-time work is the type of work where an individual has a flexible work plan is a given company unlike the traditional full-time work. Doing such work create the impression that, there is high labour force among the various industries and sectors. For example, someone might be working in two different firms under part-time basis same day which create an impression of two different individuals.
Rank the following investments from lowest to highest, for overall historical returns experienced by investors over long periods of time:
a. Treasury Bills
b. AAA Rated Corporate Bonds
c. Common Stocks
Answer:
Treasury BillsAAA Rated Corporate BondsCommon StocksExplanation:
Treasury Bills are considered risk-less investments. As a result the interest rate will not be adjusted for risk and will be relatively low compared to other securities. It will give the lowest return overtime here.
AAA Rated Corporate Bonds are the highest rated Corporate bonds there are. Even still, they will pay an interest rate that has a little risk premium in it which will make its returns overtime higher than a T-bill.
Common Stocks will provide the highest rate of return overtime on average simply because as well as the dividend payments that are paid to holders, the stock also has a chance of rising in value overtime which will give the holder a Capital gain as well. Something that the other 2 investments cannot give.
Exercise 10-2 Straight-Line: Amortization of bond discount LO P2 Tano issues bonds with a par value of $180,000 on January 1, 2017. The bonds' annual contract rate is 8%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds mature in three years. The annual market rate at the date of issuance is 10%, and the bonds are sold for $170,862. 1. What is the amount of the discount on these bonds at issuance
Answer:
bonds' face value $180,000
coupon rate 8%, semiannual = 4%
maturity 3 years x 2 = 6 periods
market interest rate = 10% or 5% semiannual
the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds:
January 1, 2017, bonds issued at a discount
Dr Cash 170,862
Dr Discount on bonds payable 9,138
Cr Bonds payable 180,000
the amortization of the bond discount should be $9,138 / 6 = $1,523 on every coupon payment.
Journal entry to record payment of first coupon:
June 30, 2017, first coupon payment
Dr Interest expense 8,723
Cr Cash 7,200
Cr Discount on bonds payable 1,523
If a company is experiencing increasing pressures for cost reduction for its products, which of the following courses of action should it consider?
a. sell licenses to produce the products internationally.
b. explore opportunities for exporting or create a wholly-owned subsidiary within a country.
c. establish a joint venture with a foreign company.
d. pursue a franchising model for the company.
Answer: explore opportunities for exporting or create a wholly-owned subsidiary within a country
Explanation:
When a company is experiencing increasing pressures for cost reduction for its product, the course of action should be considered by the company is to explore opportunities for exporting or create a wholly-owned subsidiary within a country.
This is necessary to bring about economies of scale which in turn leads to lesser production cost and cheaper prices for the products.
Michelle gives out a business card with an e-mail address on it. According to the comments that accompany the UETA, it may be reasonable to infer that Michelle has consented to
Answer:
Explanation:
transact business electronically.
Wilson Dover Inc. The total value (debt plus equity) of Wilson Dover Inc. is $500 million and the face value of its 1-year coupon debt is $200 million. The volatility (σ) of Wilson Dover's total value is 0.60, and the risk-free rate is 5%. Assume that N(d1) = 0.9720 and N(d2) = 0.9050. Refer to the data for Wilson Dover Inc. What is the yield on Wilson Dover's debt? a. 7.05% b. 6.04% c. 6.70% d. 7.42% e. 6.36%
Answer:
7.42%
Explanation:
Value = 500 million
Amount of debt = 200 million
Time = year
Volatility = 6%
Risk free rate = 0.05
Nd1 = 0.9720
Nd2 = 0.9050
We have to calculate the value =
500 - (500 x 0.9720 - 200 x e^-0.05 x 0.9050)
= 186.17 million
We now calculate the yield
(200/186.17)^1 - 1
= 0.0742
= 7.42%
What is the expected return if a firm has a payout ratio of 0.4, a return on equity of 25%, and a dividend yield of 15%
Answer:
The expected return on stock is 30%
Explanation:
Growth rate = Return on Equity * Retention ratio
Growth rate = Return on Equity * (1- Payout ratio)
Growth rate = 25% * (1 - 0.40)
Growth rate = 0.25 * 0.60
Growth rate = 0.15
Growth rate = 15%
Hence, Expected return = Dividend return + Growth rate
Expected return = 15% + 15%
Expected return = 30%
Therefore, the expected return on stock is 30%
Luther Corporation Consolidated Balance Sheet December 31, 2006 and 2005 (in $ millions) Assets 2006 2005 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 2006 2005 Current Assets Current Liabilities Cash 58.5 Accounts payable 73.5 Accounts receivable 39.6 Notes payable / shortterm debt 9.6 Inventories 42.9 Current maturities of longterm debt 36.9 Other current assets 3.0 Other current liabilities 6.0 12.0 Total current assets 144.0 Total current liabilities 132.0 LongTerm Assets LongTerm Liabilities Land 62.1 Longterm debt 168.9 Buildings 91.5 Capital lease obligations Equipment 99.6 Less accumulated depreciation () (52.5) Deferred taxes 22.8 22.2 Net property, plant, and equipment 200.7 Other longterm liabilities Goodwill 60.0 Total longterm liabilities 191.1 Other longterm assets 63.0 42.0 Total liabilities 323.1 Total longterm assets 242.7 Stockholders' Equity 63.6 Total Assets 386.7 Total liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 386.7 Refer to the balance sheet above. Luther's current ratio for 2006 is closest to:
Answer:
Luther Corporation
Current Ratio for 2006 is closest to:
1.1 : 1
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Total Current Assets = $144 million
Total Current Liabilities = $132 million
Current Ratio = Current Assets/Current Liabilities
= $144/$132
= 1.1 : 1
b) Luther Corporation's current ratio is a liquidity measure that shows Luther's ability to pay off short-term obligations worth $132 million or those due within one year with its current assets of $144 million. The ratio tells investors and analysts of Luther Corporation how Luther can use its current assets to pay off its current debts. Since Luther's current ratio is higher than 1, it is considered good, depending on the industry average. This means that Luther's current ratio of 1.1 : 1 should not be considered in isolation, but in comparison with other firms in the industry and its performance over a number of years.
Strategic management is about formulating strategies that align an organizations internal capabilities with external opportunities while avoiding or minimizing threats. How effective has Mark Parker been as a strategic so far
Answer:
Mark Parker has been very effective as a strategist for the following reasons:
Explanation:
He has been able to keep Nike's brand equity. His policies on HR has generated an effect which translated to increased motivation for his employees to commit to the attainment of the company's objectivesA strategist must be able to make plans and execute them. Nike's strategy is a customer-centric one. Mark was able to, regardless of the economy, ensure that Nike's products were consumer-centric and that the business units in charge of each aspect of Nike's operations were able to deliver their best.
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