Answer:
firm-specific risk.
Explanation:
Firm-specific risk can be regarded as unsystematic risk tht is associated with a specific investment in a particular firm, and as regards to theory of finance this is completely diversifiable.
Under this risk, It is possible for an investor to lower their risk through increament of the number of investments that they are having in their portfolio. As regards investor,
specific risk can be regarded as hazard which applies to a specific company.
It should be noted that The risk that cannot be diversified away is firm-specific risk.
The business intelligence environment includes all of the following except: A. BI Infrastructure B. Business Analytics C. Data from the business enviroment D. Cloud-based Storage
Answer: D. Cloud-based storage
Explanation:
Business Intelligence Environments consists of the various means and technologies that is used to collect, analyze, present and disseminate information relating to the business from both internal and external sources.
There are six components to Business Intelligence Environments which are:
BI InfrastructureBusiness AnalyticsData from the Business environment Managerial users and methodsDelivery platform - MIS, DSS, ESSUsers InterfaceThe only option that is not listed is Cloud-based storage so it is not part of the BI Environment.
On March 1, 2018, Lewis Services issued a 5% long-term notes payable for $25,000. It is payable over a 5-year term in $5,000 principal installments on March 1 of each year, beginning March 1, 2019. Which of the following entries needs to be made on March 1, 2018?
A. Long - Term Notes Payable 25,000
Accounts Payable 25,000
B. Long - Term Notes Payable 5,000
Cash 5,000
C. Cash 25,000
Long - Term Notes Payable 25,000
D. Current Portion of Long - Term Notes Payable 25,000
Long - Term Notes Payable 25,000
Answer:
C. Cash 25,000
Long - Term Notes Payable 25,000
Explanation:
Based on the information given we were told that on MARCH 1, 2018, the company issued a 5% long-term notes payable for the amount of $25,000 which therefore means that the appropriate journal entries that is needed to be made on March 1, 2018 will be:
March 1, 2018
Dr Cash $25,000
Cr Long term notes payable $25,000
A company would like to invest in a capital budget project that will be worth $500,000 in 40 years. How much should this company invest today, assuming an average inflation rate of 2% and a 10% annual return
Answer:
Company needs to invest amount = $23000
Explanation:
Below is the calculation of the present value:
Given the future value, FV = $500000
Number of years, n = 40 years
Real interest rate = 10% - 2% = 8%
Present value = ?
Present value = FV (P/F, r, n)
Present value = $500000 (P/F, 8%, 40)
Present value = $500000 (0.046)
Present value = $23000
Company needs to invest amount = $23000
Solve for the missing amounts using a T-account for the balance sheet accounts in each situation. Assume that there is only one debit entry and one credit entry in the account during the month. Required: a. The Supplies account had a balance of $1,250 at the beginning of the month and $1,700 at the end of the month. The cost of supplies purchased during the month was $4,000. Calculate the cost of supplies used during the month.
Answer:
$3,550
Explanation:
Supplies used = Opening supplies + Purchases of Supplies - Ending Supplies
therefore,
Supplies used = $1,250 + $4,000 - $1,700
= $3,550
thus,
The cost of supplies used during the month is $3,550.
Preparing Adjusting Entries in a Worksheet
Following is the unadjusted trial balance of Skylar Gaming, Inc. at the end of its first year of operations, December 31, 20x7:
Account Name DR. CR.
Cash $71,550
Accounts Receivable $25,200
Supplies $550
Prepaid Insurance $12,000
Equipment $31,750
Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment $4,050
Accounts Payable $6,700
Salaries Payable $0
Unearned Revenue $2,200
Common Stock $45,700
Retained Earnings $23,850
Dividends $3,500
Revenue $80,750
Depreciation Expense-Equipment $2,000
Salaries Expense $4,750
Insurance Expense $3,100
Rent Expense $4,200
Supplies Expense $2,500
Utilities Expense $2,150
$163,250 $163,250
The following additional information is available:
Skylar Gaming, Inc. needs to accrue $2,000 in salaries that will not be paid until next month.
Skylar Gaming, Inc. has earned $2,000 of the services that were paid for in advance as included in the unearned revenue account.
At the end of the period, Skylar Gaming, Inc. has provided services in the amount of $500 to another customer (John Gartner). However, Skylar has not billed them yet since they only issue bills at the beginning of each month.
Skylar Gaming, Inc. needs to record the annual $1,025 of depreciation on the equipment.
One month of the 12-month insurance policy in prepaid insurance has been used up, and a journal entry is needed to reflect this.
At the end of the period, $125 in supplies are remaining.
Required:
Prepare all necessary adjusting entries at December 31, 20x7 Descriptions are not needed.
Using the below linked template prepare an adjusted trial balance at December 31, 20x7.
Using a worksheet template, prepare an income statement, statement of retained earnings, and a balance sheet.
Prepare closing entries including descriptions.
Answer:
Salaries Expense (Dr.) $2,000
Salaries Payable (Cr.) $2,000
Unearned revenue (Dr.) $2,000
Revenue (Cr.) $2,000
Accounts Receivable (Dr.) $500
Revenue (Cr.) $500
Depreciation expense (Dr.) $1,025
Accumulated Depreciation (Cr.) $1,025
Insurance Expense (Dr.) $1,000
Prepaid insurance (Cr.) $1,000
Supplies Expense (Dr.) $425
Office supplies (Cr.) $425
Explanation:
Adjusting entries are prepared for Skylar Gaming Inc., for the transactions that are already recorded. These transaction are adjusted for the change in effects at the month end. Skylar Gaming has prepared all necessary adjusting entries to reflect true accounting impact of every transaction.
Danni placed $5700 in a savings account which compounds interest continuously at a rate of 2.1%. How much will she have in the account after 4 years
Answer:
$6,194.09
Explanation:
The amount that Danni will have in her savings account (FV) can be determined using a Financial Calculator as follows :
PV = - $5700
N = 4
I/Yr = 2.1 %
P/Yr = 1
PMT = $0
FV = ??
The Future Value (FV) is $6,194.09
Thus, she will have in the account after 4 years an amount of $6,194.09
Answer:
Explanation:
A=Pert
A=5700e(0.021)(4)
A=5700e0.084
A=6199.4846...
Rounded to the nearest dollar, A≈$6199.
Mustang Corporation has accumulated the following accounting data for the month of April: Finished goods inventory, April 1$32,400 Finished goods inventory, April 30 26,400 Total cost of goods manufactured 122,900 The cost of goods sold for the year is:
Answer:
$128,900
Explanation:
Cost of goods sold calculation
Opening Finished goods inventory $32,400
Add cost of goods manufactured $122,900
Less Closing Finished goods inventory ($26,400)
Cost of goods sold $128,900
therefore,
The cost of goods sold for the year is $128,900.
The sources of economic growth are _______. A. work hours growth and labor productivity growth B. democracy and labor productivity growth C. job experience and low inflation D. work hours growth and a stable government
Answer:
A. work hours growth and labor productivity growth
Explanation:
An economy is a function of how money, means of production and resources (raw materials) are carefully used to facilitate the demands and supply of goods and services to meet the unending needs or requirements of the consumers.
Hence, a region's or country's economy is largely dependent on how resources are being allocated and utilized, how many goods and services are to be produced, what should be produced, for whom they are to be produced for and how much money are to be spent by the consumers to acquire these goods and services.
Basically, there are four (4) main types of economy and these are;
I. Mixed economy.
II. Free market economy.
III. Traditional economy.
IV. Command economy.
Generally, the sources of economic growth of a country are work hours growth and labor productivity growth.
Labor (working) is simply the human capital or workers who are saddled with the responsibility of overseeing and managing all the aspects of production.
Steve is the librarian in his city's library. The library provides group diability insurance where premiums are paid by employees with after-tax dollars. He enrolls in a policy through the employer that provides a benefit of $4,200 a month. If he is in the 25% tax bracket and is disabled, what are his benefits after tax?
a. $0.
b. $1,050.
c. $3,150.
d. $4,200.
Answer: $4200
Explanation:
Tax benefit refers to the reduction in the tax liability which is enjoyed by an individual and helps the individual reduce his or her tax burden.
Since we are already given the information that Steve enrolls in a policy through the employer that provides a benefit of $4,200 a month, then his benefits after tax is $4200.
In its first year of operations, Roger Company purchased trading securities at a total cost of $53,000. On December 31, the end of Roger's fiscal year, the fair market value of those investments totaled $57,000. As a result of these investments, Roger Company will report
Answer:
Investment in Trading Securities of $57,000
Explanation:
Based On the information given we were told that the FAIR MARKET VALUE of those investments totaled the amount of $57,000 which therefore means that As a result of these investments, Roger Company will report INVESTMENT IN TRADING SECURITIES of the amount of $57,000.
Cape Corp. will pay a dividend of $3.00 next year. The company has stated that it will maintain a constant growth rate of 4.5 percent a year forever.
a. If you want a return of 15 percent, how much will you pay for the stock?
b. If you want a return of 8 percent, how much will you pay for the stock?
Answer:
a.
$27.27
b.
$75
Explanation:
Use the following formula to calculate the value of the stock
Value of Stock = Expected Dividend / ( Rate of return - Growth rate )
a.
Where
Expected Dividend = $3.00
Rate of return = 15%
Growth rate = 4.5%
Placing values in the formula
Value of Stock = $3.00 / ( 15% - 4% )
Value of Stock = $3 / 11%
Value of Stock = $27.27
b.
Where
Expected Dividend = $3.00
Rate of return = 8%
Growth rate = 4.5%
Placing values in the formula
Value of Stock = $3.00 / ( 8% - 4% )
Value of Stock = $3 / 4%
Value of Stock = $75
Tango Company is planning to acquire Delta Company. The additional pre-tax income from the acquisition will be $300,000 in the first year, but it will increase by 2% in future years. Because of diversification, the beta of Tango will decrease from 1.2 to 0.8. Currently the return on the market is 9% and the riskless rate is 4%. What is the maximum price that Tango should pay for Delta
Complete question: Tax rate is 35%
Answer:
3250000
Explanation:
Tax income = 300000
Tax rate = 35%
Growth = 2%
Risk free rate = 4%
Expected market return= 9%
Beta = 0.8
We solve for the expected return on assets
= 4% + (9%-4%)x0.8
= 0.04+0.05*0.8
= 0.04 + 0.04
= 0.08
= 8% return on assets
The maximum price to pay
300000*(1-0.35)/(8%-2%)
= 300000 * 0.65/0.06
= 300000x10.8333333333
= 3,250,000
Suppose Blue Hamster Manufacturing Inc. is evaluating a proposed capital budgeting project (project Beta) that will require an initial investment of $3,225,000. The project is expected to generate the following net cash flows:
Year Cash Flow
Year 1 $275,000
Year 2 $475,000
Year 3 $425,000
Year 4 $400,000
Blue Hamster Manufacturing Inc.'s weighted average cost of capital is 7%, and project Beta has the same risk as the firm's average project. Based on the cash flows, what is project Beta's NPV?
Answer and Explanation:
The computation of the net present value is shown below:
Year Cash flows Discount factor at 7% Present value
0 -$3,225,000 1 -$3,225,000
1 $275,000 0.934579439 $257,009.3458
2 $475,000 0.873438728 $414,883.3959
3 $425,000 0.816297877 $346,926.5977
4 $400,000 0.762895212 $305,158.0848
Net present value -$1,901,022.576
$ 485,000 $ 432,000 $Enter a dollar amount Enter percentages rounded to 0 decimal places % Inventory $ 786,000 $ 617,000 $Enter a dollar amount Enter percentages rounded to 0 decimal places % Total assets $3,111,000 $2,707,000 $Enter a dollar amount Enter percentages rounded to 0 decimal places %
Answer:
Accounts receivable
Dec 31, 2017 = $485,000
Dec 31, 2016 = $432,000
Amount = $53,000
Percentage = $53,000/$432,000
Percentage = 0.1226852
Percentage = 12%
Inventory
Dec 31, 2017 = $786,000
Dec 31, 2016 = $617,000
Amount = $169,000
Percentage = $169,000 / $617,000
Percentage = 0.2739060
Percentage = 27%
Total assets
Dec 31, 2017 = $3,111,000
Dec 31, 2016 = $2,707,000
Amount = $404,000
Percentage = $404,000/$2,707,000
Percentage = 0.1492427
Percentage = 15%
Dixon Sales has four sales employees that receive weekly paychecks. Each earns $13 per hour and each has worked 40 hours in the pay period. Each employee pays 12% of gross in federal income tax, 3% in state income tax, 6.0% of gross in social security tax, 1.5% of gross in Medicare tax, and 0.5% in state disability insurance.
Required:
Journalize the recognition of the pay period ending January 19 that will be paid to the employees January 26.
Answer:
Jan. 19
Dr Sales Wages Expense $ 3,640.00
Cr Federal Income Tax Payable $ 436.80
Cr State Income Tax Payable $ 109.20
Cr Social Security Tax Payable $ 218.40
Cr Medicare Tax Payable $ 54.60
Cr State Disability Insurance $ 18.20
Cr Sales Wages Payable $ 2,802.80
Explanation:
Preparation of the journal for recognition of the pay period ending January 19 that will be paid to the employees January 26.
Jan. 19
Dr Sales Wages Expense $ 3,640.00 (7 *40 *13)
Cr Federal Income Tax Payable $ 436.80 (3,640 * 12%)
Cr State Income Tax Payable $ 109.20 (3,640 * 3%)
Cr Social Security Tax Payable $ 218.40 (3,640 * 6%)
Cr Medicare Tax Payable $ 54.60 (3,640* 1.5%)
Cr State Disability Insurance $ 18.20 (3,640 *0.5%)
Cr Sales Wages Payable $ 2,802.80
($3,640.00-$436.80-$109.20-$218.40-$54.60-$18.20)
Edwards Manufacturing Company purchases two component parts from three different suppliers. The suppliers have limited capacity and no one supplier can meet all the company's needs. In addition, the suppliers charge different prices for the components. Component price data (in price per unit) are as follows:Supplier Component 1 2 31 $10 $12 $142 $10 $10 $11Each supplier has a limited capacity in terms of total number of components it can supply. However, as long as Edwards provides sufficient advance orders, each supplier can devote its capacity to component 1, component 2, or any combination of the two components, if the total number of units ordered is within its capacity. Supplier capacities are as followsSupplier 1 2 3Capacity 600 1050 775If the Edwards production plan for the next period includes 1050 units of component 1 and 800 units of component 2, what purchases do you recommend? The is, how many units of each component should be ordered from each supplier?Supplier 1 2 3Component 1 Component 2 What is the total purchase cost for the components?
Answer:
Edwards Manufacturing Company
1. Number of units to order from each supplier:
Suppliers 1 2 3 Total
Component 1 600 450 0 1,050
Component 2 0 600 200 800
Total ordered 600 1,050 200 1,850
2. The total purchase cost for the components is:
= $19,600.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Component price
Supplier 1 2 3
Component 1 $10 $12 $14
Component 2 $10 $10 $11
Suppliers' Capacities
Supplier 1 2 3
Component 1
Component 2
Total capacity 600 1,050 775
Edwards Production Plan
Component 1 = 1,050 units
Component 2 = 800 units
Objective:
Minimize Total Cost = $19,600
Constraints:
Total Supplier 1 <= 600
Total Supplier 2, <= 1,050
Total Supplier 3, <= 775
Total Component 1, = 1,050
Total Component 2, = 800
Component 1 Component 2
Suppliers 1 2 3 1 2 3
Numbers of units to
order from supplier 600 450 0 0 600 200
Total units 1,050 + 800
Component 1 Component 2
Suppliers 1 2 3 1 2 3
Numbers of units to
order from supplier 600 450 0 0 600 200
Price of units $10 $12 $14 $10 $10 $11
Total costs $6,000 $5,400 $0 $0 $6,000 2,200
= $19,600
Number of units to order from each supplier:
Suppliers 1 2 3 Total
Component 1 600 450 0 1,050
Component 2 0 600 200 800
Total ordered 600 1,050 200 1,850
Capacity of suppliers 600 1,050 775
A company has an overhead application rate of 124% of direct labor costs. How much overhead would be allocated to a job if it required total labor costing $24,000?
Answer:
$29,760
Explanation:
Overhead application rate = 124% of direct labor cost
The required total labor costing = $24,000
Total overhead applied = Overhead application rate * $24,000
Total overhead applied = 124% * $24000
Total overhead applied = $29,760
A cost-benefit analysis of a highway is difficult to conduct because analysts a. are unlikely to have access to costs on similar projects. b. cannot estimate the explicit cost of a project that has not been completed. c. are not able to consider the opportunity cost of resources. d. will have difficulty estimating the value of the highway.
Answer:
d. will have difficulty estimating the value of the highway.
Explanation:
Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is used to examine and compare the cost associated with a project or task and the benefits derived from it.
Simply stated, cost-benefit analysis is a form of utilitarianism commonly used by individuals, business firms and government in the decision-making process, as all the cost incurred are determined and analyzed.
This ultimately implies that, it may be used to determine how changes in differing levels of activities such as costs and volume affect a company's operating income and net income.
Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) sums the total cost associated with a project (activity) and compares this cost against the total benefits that would be generated. Thus, it helps in the decision-making process by comparing the net present value (NPV) of the cost of a particular project with the net present value (NPV) of its benefits.
In this context, the cost-benefit analysis of a highway would be difficult to conduct because analysts will have difficulty estimating the value of the highway.
This ultimately implies that, the value or cost benefits associated with the highway is difficult to ascertain or estimate.
The strategic plan of a solar energy company that manufactures high-efficiency solar cells includes an expansion of its physical plant in 4 years. The manager in charge of planning estimates the expenditure required to be $1.17 million in 4 years. The company plans to sets aside $1 million now into an account that earns interest equal to the rate of inflation. What will the inflation rate have to be in order for the company to have exactly the right amount of money for the expansion?
a) 4%
b) 2%
c) Unknown
d) 6%
Answer:
The answer is "Option a".
Explanation:
Given:
FV=1.17
PV=1
n=4
We are aware of a future value formula that is:
[tex]FV = PV\times (1 + i)^n[/tex]
Put the value into the above formula:
[tex]\to 1.17 = 1\times (1 + i)^{4}\\\\\to 1.04 = (1 + i)\\\\\to 1.04 -1 = i\\\\\to i=0.04\\\\[/tex]
Calculating the percentage of i= 4%
Therefore The rate of interest is equivalent to the inflation rate, which is projected predicted, according to global meta and experts, The Us will reach 5.70 percent even by conclusion of the this year. In the future, we anticipate that the inflation rate in the US is 3.20 in twelve months.
Gerry works 40 hours a week managing Gerry’s Market, without drawing a salary. He could earn $600 a week doing the same work for Jean. Gerry’s Market owes its bank $100,000, and Gerry has invested $100,000 of his own money. If Gerry’s accounting profits are $1,000 per week while the interest on his bank debt is $200 per week, his economic profits are:
Answer:
The correct response is "$395 per week".
Explanation:
Given:
Salary forgone,
= $600
Dividend forgone,
= $5
Accounting profit,
= $1,000
Now,
The implicit cost will be:
= [tex]Salary \ forgone+Dividend \ forgone[/tex]
By substituting the values, we get
= [tex]600+5[/tex]
= [tex]605[/tex] ($) per week
hence,
The economic profit will be:
= [tex]Accounting \ profit-Implicit \ cost[/tex]
= [tex]1000-605[/tex]
= [tex]395[/tex] ($) per week
Ayayai Corp. uses a periodic inventory system. Its records show the following for the month of May, in which 69 units were sold.
Date Explanation Units Unit Cost Total Cost
May 1 Inventory 32 $8 $256
15 Purchase 25 9 225
24 Purchase 41 10 410
Total 98 $891
Calculate the weighted-average unit cost. (Round answer to 3 decimal places, e.g. 5.125.)
Weighted-average unit cost $____
Calculate the ending inventory at May 31 using the FIFO, LIFO and average-cost methods. (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125.)
FIFO LIFO Average Cost
$____ $____ $_______
Answer:
a. Weighted-average unit cost = $9.092
b. We have:
Ending inventory at May 31 using the FIFO method = $290
Ending inventory at May 31 using the LIFO method = $232
Ending inventory at May 31 using the average-cost method = $264
Explanation:
a. Calculate the weighted-average unit cost. (Round answer to 3 decimal places, e.g. 5.125.)
Weighted-average unit cost = Total Cost of units of inventory available for sale / Total units of units of inventory available for sale = $891 / 98 = $9.092
b. Calculate the ending inventory at May 31 using the FIFO, LIFO and average-cost methods. (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125.)
Ending inventory in units = Total units of units of inventory available for sale – Units sold = 98 - 69 = 29
Therefore, we have:
Ending inventory at May 31 using the FIFO method = Ending inventory in units * Unit cost of purchases on May 24 = 29 * $10 = $290
Ending inventory at May 31 using the LIFO method = Ending inventory in units * Unit cost of inventory on May 1 = 29 * $8 = $232
Ending inventory at May 31 using the average-cost method = Ending inventory in units * Weighted-average unit cost = 29 * $9.092 = $264
By representing the budget and schedule associated with each task, the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) allows program managers to ___________________. Reduce overall life cycle costs Complete projects on time Compare the value of work performed to actual costs Complete comparative analyses more efficiently
Answer:
Option C (Compare......actual costs) is the correct alternative.
Explanation:
The benchmark establishing performance measurements takes place just at beginning of the assignment to monitor the construction process.Three restrictions exist, notably timeframe, scope as well as money. Benchmark employee performance simply monitors the implementation with these restrictions. This enables system management to identify discrepancies promptly.The situation presented is not connected to other alternatives. This is the solution, therefore.
Once a good or service nears the end of its product life cycle, the firm recognizes that Multiple Choice it is impossible to revert to an earlier stage of the model. it can return to an earlier stage through creative marketing. it will enjoy relatively high profits. marketing dollars spent now will provide little benefit.
Answer:
it can return to an earlier stage through creative marketing.
Explanation:
A product life cycle can be defined as the stages or phases that a particular product passes through, from the period it was introduced into the market to the period when it is eventually removed from the market.
Generally, there are four (4) stages in the product-life cycle;
1. Introduction.
2. Growth.
3. Maturity.
4. Decline.
A product that is at the decline stage is generally referred to as a failed product and wouldn't generate profit or much revenue for the manufacturer because it has little economic importance.
However, once a good or service nears the end of its product life cycle i.e it's at the decline stage, the business firm recognizes that it can return to an earlier stage where it offers satisfaction to the consumers and generate revenue, through creative marketing.
Marketing can be defined as the process of developing promotional techniques and sales strategies by a firm, so as to enhance the availability of goods and services to meet the needs of the end users or consumers through advertising and market research. Thus, it comprises of all the activities such as, identifying, anticipating set of medium and processes for creating, promoting, delivering, and exchanging goods and services that has value for customers. It typically, involves understanding customer needs, building and maintaining healthy relationships with them in order to scale up your business.
You paid $9,700 for a $10,000 par value Treasury bill maturing in 3 months. What is the holding-period return if you hold the treasury bill until maturity
Answer:
The holding-period return if the treasury bill is held until maturity is:
= $300.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Par value of Treasury bill = $10,000
Price paid for the bill = 9,700
Holding-period return = $300
Maturity period of the bill = 3 months
b) The holding-period return, otherwise called the yield, is the total return earned on the Treasury bill investment during the 3 months that it is held. The holding period is the 3-months time the Treasury bill is held by an investor, which corresponds to the period between the purchase date and sale date of the Treasury bill.
An expansion/ boom can be stabilized/fixed by following expansionary fiscal policy. Expansionary monetary policy used to fix stagflation can worsen the problem of inflation. Recession caused by a negative demand shock is fixed by an expansionary monetary policy. A boom can be stabilized/fixed by following contractionary monetary policy.
Answer:
An expansion/ boom can be stabilized / fixed by following expansionary fiscal policy.
Explanation:
The statement mentioned above is not correct, rest of all the statements are correct. An expansionary fiscal policy is used when money supply is increase in the economy. This will raise spending and taxes will be cut down in order to increase investments in the country.
A local distributor for a national tire company expects to sell approximately 9,530 tires of a certain size and tread design next year. Annual carrying cost is $14 per tire and ordering cost is $72. The distributor operates 286 days a year. a. What is the EOQ
Answer:
the economic order quantity is 313 units
Explanation:
The computation of the economic order quantity is shown below:
= sqrt( 2 ×annual demand × ordering cost) (carrying cost)
= sqrt(2 × 95,30 × $72) ÷ $14
= 313 units
hence, the economic order quantity is 313 units
The same should be considered and relevant
Laurel, Inc., and Hardy Corp. both have 7.3 percent coupon bonds outstanding, with semiannual interest payments, and both are currently priced at the par value of $1,000. The Laurel, Inc., bond has 4 years to maturity, whereas the Hardy Corp. bond has 23 years to maturity. If interest rates suddenly rise by 2 percent, what is the percentage change in the price of these bonds
Answer:
Use a financial calculator to find out the price of both bonds after the drop in interest rate.
Laurel Bond
When a bond is trading at par, it means that the interest rate is equal to the coupon rate.
Semiannual Coupon = (7.3% * 1,000) / 2 = $36.50
Terms till maturity = 4 * 2 = 8 semi annual periods
Interest rate = (7.3% + 2%) / 2 = 4.65%
Future value = $1,000 par value
Price will come out as $993.20
Percentage change = (993.20 - 1,000) / 1,000 * 100%
= -0.68%
Hardy Bond
Semiannual Coupon = (7.3% * 1,000) / 2 = $36.50
Terms till maturity = 23 * 2 = 46 semi annual periods
Interest rate = (7.3% + 2%) / 2 = 4.65%
Future value = $1,000 par value
Price = $811.53
Percentage change = (811.53 - 1,000) / 1,000
= -18.85%
Avery Company has two divisions, Polk and Bishop. Polk produces an item that Bishop could use in its production. Bishop currently is purchasing 26,000 units from an outside supplier for $16 per unit. Polk is currently operating at less than its full capacity of 630,000 units and has variable costs of $9 per unit. The full cost to manufacture the unit is $12. Polk currently sells 460,000 units at a selling price of $18 per unit.
a. What will be the effect on Avery Company’s operating profit if the transfer is made internally?
b. What is the minimum transfer price from Polk’s perspective?
c. What is the maximum transfer price from Bishop’s perspective?
Answer:
a. The effect is that Avery Company’s operating profit will increase by $182,000 if the transfer is made internally.
b. Minimum transfer price = $9
c. Maximum transfer price from Bishop’s perspective = $16.
Explanation:
a. What will be the effect on Avery Company’s operating profit if the transfer is made internally?
To determine this, fixed cost is ignored because it considered irrelevant. Therefore, we have:
Profit per unit = Purchase price from outside - Variable cost of production internally = $16 - $9 = $7
Total increment in operating profit = Current purchase unit of Bishop * Profit per unit = 26,000 * $7 = $182,000
Therefore, Avery Company’s operating profit will increase by $182,000 if the transfer is made internally.
b. What is the minimum transfer price from Polk’s perspective?
Since Polk is currently operating at less than its full capacity, this implies that it will not incur additional fixed cost to produce current purchase units of Bishop. Therefore, only its variable cost of $9 will have to recovered. By implication, we have:
Minimum transfer price = Variable cost = $9
c. What is the maximum transfer price from Bishop’s perspective?
Any price that is higher than $16 at which Bishop is currently purchasing from an outside supplier will result in a loss for Bishop and the increment profit of $182,000 will be lost by Avery Company. This therefore implies that:
Maximum transfer price from Bishop’s perspective = Price at which Bishop is currently purchasing from an outside supplier = $16
A company purchased equipment valued at $66000. It traded in old equipment for a $9000 trade in allowance. The old equipment cost $44000 and accumulated depreciation of $36000. This transaction has commercial substance. What is the recorded value of the new equipment?
Answer:
11000.
Explanation:
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Delta Company produces a single product. The cost of producing and selling a single unit of this product at the company’s normal activity level of 86,400 units per year is: Direct materials $ 1.50 Direct labor $ 2.00 Variable manufacturing overhead $ 0.60 Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 3.75 Variable selling and administrative expenses $ 1.90 Fixed selling and administrative expenses $ 1.00 The normal selling price is $25.00 per unit. The company’s capacity is 122,400 units per year. An order has been received from a mail-order house for 3,000 units at a special price of $22.00 per unit. This order would not affect regular sales or the company’s total fixed costs. Required: 1. What is the financial advantage (disadvantage) of accepting the special order? 2. As a separate matter from the special order, assume the company’s inventory includes 1,000 units of this product that were produced last year and that are inferior to the current model. The units must be sold through regular channels at reduced prices. The company does not expect the selling of these inferior units to have any effect on the sales of its current model. What unit cost is relevant for establishing a minimum selling price for these units?
Answer:
Delta Company
1. The financial advantage of accepting the special order is:
= $53,700.
2. The minimum selling price for these units that is relevant is:
= $4.10 (the unit variable manufacturing cost).
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Normal activity level per year = 86,400 units
Direct materials $ 1.50
Direct labor $ 2.00
Variable manufacturing overhead $ 0.60
Variable manufacturing cost per unit $4.10
Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 3.75
Variable selling and administrative expenses $ 1.90
Fixed selling and administrative expenses $ 1.00
The normal selling price = $25.00 per unit.
The company’s capacity is 122,400 units per year
Special Order:
Sales revenue $66,000 (3,000 * $22)
Cost of goods:
Variable manufacturing 12,300 (3,000 * $4.10)
Contribution margin $53,700
