Answer:
C. less; negative
Explanation:
The unemployment rate=natural unemployment rate+cyclical unemployment rate
if The unemployment rate<natural unemployment rate then the cycalical rate of unemployment is negative.
Jaffa Company prepared its annual financial statements dated December 31 of the current year. The company applies the FIFO inventory costing method; however, the company neglected to apply lower of cost or net realizable value to the ending inventory. The preliminary current year income statement follows:
Sales revenue $294,000
Cost of goods sold
Beginning inventory $34,400
Purchases 198,000
Goods available for sale 232,400
Ending inventory (FIFO cost) 63,364
Cost of goods sold 169,036
Gross profit 124,964
Operating expenses 63,400
Pretax income 61,564
Income tax expense (40%) 24,626
Net income $36,938
Required:
Prepare the income statement to reflect lower of cost or net realizable value valuation of the current year ending inventory.
Complete Question:
The ending inventory includes 15,841 units purchased at $4 each. The current market price is $3.00
Answer:
Jaffa Company
Income Statement, reflecting the lower of cost or net realizable value:
Sales revenue $294,000
Cost of goods sold
Beginning inventory $34,400
Purchases 198,000
Goods available for sale 232,400
Ending inventory (FIFO cost) 47,523
Cost of goods sold 184,877
Gross profit 109,123
Operating expenses 63,400
Pretax income 45,723
Income tax expense (40%) 18,289
Net income $27,434
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Ending inventory at LCNRV = 15,841 * $3.00 = $47,523
Sales revenue $294,000
Cost of goods sold
Beginning inventory $34,400
Purchases 198,000
Goods available for sale 232,400
Ending inventory (FIFO cost) 63,364
Cost of goods sold 169,036
Gross profit 124,964
Operating expenses 63,400
Pretax income 61,564
Income tax expense (40%) 24,626
Net income $36,938
Assume a small nation has the following statistics: its consumption expenditure is $15 million, investment is $2 million, government expenditure on goods and services is $1 million, exports of goods and services to foreigners is $1 million, and imports of goods and services from foreigners is $1.5 million. Calculate this nation's GDP
Answer:
GDP= $17,500,000
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
(C) Consumption expenditure is $15 million
(I) Investment is $2 million
(G) Government expenditure on goods and services is $1 million
(X) Exports of goods and services to foreigners is $1 million
(N) Imports of goods and services from foreigners is $1.5 million
To calculate the GDP, we need to use the following formula:
GDP= C + I + G + (X - N)
GDP= 15 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 1.5
GDP= $17,500,000
which one of the following best describes the human need?
a.fries
b.burger
c.pizza
d.food
e.none
Answer:
d. Food.
Explanation:
Human needs consist of numerous things, ranging from money to food to safety. And depending on the severity of a situation, one can always list what one thinks is the most important for a person.
Among the given list of things in the question, the most important that describes the human need is food. Without food, it is not possible for a person to live and survive. Food is and will always constitute one of the most important human needs.
An investment has the following characteristics: ATIRRP: After-tax IRR on total investment in the property: 9.0% BTIRRE: Before-tax IRR on equity invested: 17% BTIRRP: Before-tax IRR on total investment in the property: 12% t: Marginal tax rate: 0.40 What would be the break-even interest rate (BEIR), at which the use of leverage is neither favorable nor unfavorable
Answer:
15%
Explanation:
Calculation to determine would be the break-even interest rate (BEIR)
Using this formula
Break-even interest rate (BEIR)= After tax IRR on total investment / (1- Tax rate)
Let plug in the formula
Break-even interest rate (BEIR)=9% / (1-0.40)
Break-even interest rate (BEIR)=9%/0.60
Break-even interest rate (BEIR)= 15%
Therefore would be the break-even interest rate (BEIR), at which the use of leverage is neither favorable nor unfavorable is 15%
Which of the following statements are true regarding owners' equity and ownership rights held in noncorporate entities?
a. Owners' equity for proprietorships and partnerships is usually referred to as capital.
b. No distinction is made between invested capital and retained earnings for a proprietorship or a partnership.
c. Neither proprietorships or partnerships issue stock.
Answer: A. Owners' equity for proprietorships and partnerships is usually referred to as capital.
B. No distinction is made between invested capital and retained earnings for a proprietorship or a partnership.
C. Neither proprietorships or partnerships issue stock.
Explanation:
The statements that are true regarding owners' equity and ownership rights held in noncorporate entities include:
• No distinction is made between invested capital and retained earnings for a proprietorship or a partnership.
• Neither proprietorships or partnerships issue stock.
• Owners' equity for proprietorships and partnerships is usually referred to as capital.
We should note that sole proprietorships and partnership typically don't have stockholders and shouldn't issue stock as they aren't separated from their founders.
Also, the owners' equity for proprietorships and partnerships is usually referred to as capital. We should note that for a sole proprietorship or a partnership, the equity is the owners capital account which can be seen on the balance sheet.
Based on the above explanation, all the options given above are correct.
The transactions listed below are typical of those involving Amalgamated Textiles and American Fashions. Amalgamated is a wholesale merchandiser and American Fashions is a retail merchandiser. Assume all sales of merchandise from Amalgamated to American Fashions are made with terms n/60, and the two companies use perpetual inventory systems. Assume the following transactions between the two companies occurred in the order listed during the year ended December 31.
a. Amalgamated sold merchandise to American Fashions at a selling price of $270,000. The merchandise had cost Amalgamated $191,000.
b. Two days later, American Fashions returned goods that had been sold to the company at a price of $27,500 and complained to Amalgamated that some of the remaining merchandise differed from what American Fashions had ordered. Amalgamated agreed to give an allowance of $9,000 to American Fashions. The goods returned by American Fashions had cost Amalgamated $19,270
c. Just three days later, American Fashions paid Amalgamated, which settled all amounts owed
Required:
For each of the events (a) through (c), indicate the amount and direction of the effect on Amalgamated Textiles in terms of the following items. (Enter any decreases to account balances with a minus sign.) Prepare the journal entries that Amalgamated Textiles would record. TIP: When using a perpetual inventory system, the seller always makes two journal entries when goods are sold. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)
Answer:
Amalgamated Textiles
1. Effects on Items:
a. Assets + (Accounts receivable) $270,000
Retained earnings + (Sales revenue) $270,000
Retained earnings - (Cost of goods sold) $191,000
Assets - (Inventory) $191,000
b. Retained earnings - (Sales returns and allowances) $36,500
Assets - (Accounts receivable) $36,500
Assets + (Inventory) $19,270
Retained earnings + (Cost of goods sold) $19,270
c. Assets + (Cash) $233,500
Assets - (Accounts receivable) $233,500
2. Journal Entries:
a. Debit Accounts receivable $270,000
Credit Sales revenue $270,000
To record the sale of goods on account.
Debit Cost of goods sold $191,000
Credit Inventory $191,000
To record the cost of goods sold.
b. Debit Sales returns and allowances $36,500
Credit Accounts receivable $36,500
To record the return of goods and allowances given.
Debit Inventory $19,270
Credit Cost of goods sold $19,270
To record the return of goods to inventory.
c. Debit Cash $233,500
Credit Accounts receivable $233,500
To record the receipt of cash from customers on account.
Explanation:
1) Data and Analysis:
a. Accounts receivable $270,000 Sales revenue $270,000
Cost of goods sold $191,000 Inventory $191,000
b. Sales returns and allowances $36,500 Accounts receivable $36,500
Inventory $19,270 Cost of goods sold $19,270
c. Cash $233,500 Accounts receivable $233,500
Exercise 5-10 (Algo) Multiproduct Break-Even Analysis [LO5-9] Lucido Products markets two computer games: Claimjumper and Makeover. A contribution format income statement for a recent month for the two games appears below: Claimjumper Makeover Total Sales $ 112,000 $ 56,000 $ 168,000 Variable expenses 41,320 9,080 50,400 Contribution margin $ 70,680 $ 46,920 117,600 Fixed expenses 81,060 Net operating income $ 36,540 Required: 1. What is the overall contribution margin (CM) ratio for the company
Answer:
Contribution margin ratio= 0.7
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Total
Sales $168,000
Variable expenses 50,400
To calculate the contribution margin ratio, we need to use the following formula:
Contribution margin ratio= (sales - total variable cost) / sales
Contribution margin ratio= (168,000 - 50,400) / 168,000
Contribution margin ratio= 0.7
Wildhorse Co. is a full-service manufacturer of surveillance equipment. Customers can purchase any combination of equipment, installation services, and training as part of Wildhorse’s security services. Thus, each of these performance obligations are separate with individual standalone selling prices. Laplante Inc. purchased cameras, installation, and training at a total price of $88,100. Estimated standalone selling prices of the equipment, installation, and training are $81,000, $6,300, and $2,700, respectively. How should the transaction price be allocated to the equipment, installation, and training?
WeAnswer:
Equipment $79,290
Installation $6,167
Training $2,643
Explanation:
Calculation to determine How should the transaction price be allocated to the equipment, installation, and training
First step is to calculate the total estimated fair value
Total estimated fair value = $81,000+$6,300+$2,700
Total estimated fair value =$90,000
Now let calculate How should the transaction price be allocated
Equipment= ($81,000 ÷ $90,000)*$88,100
Equipment= 90%*$88,100
Equipment=$79,290
Installation=($6,300 ÷ $90,000)* $88,100
Installation= 7%*$88,100
Installation=$6,167
Training=($2,700 ÷ $90,000)*$88,100
Training= 3%*$88,100
Training=$2,643
TOTAL
Equipment=$81,000
Installation=$6,300
Training=$2,700
Total $90,000
Equipment=$79,290
Installation=$6,167
Training=$2,643
Total $88,100
Equipment=90%
Installation=7%
Training=3%
Total 100%
Therefore the transaction price that should be allocated to the equipment, installation, and training are :
Equipment $79,290
Installation $6,167
Training $2,643
Zeibart Company purchases equipment for $225,000 on July 1, 2016, with an estimated useful life of 10 years and expected salvage value of $25,000. Straight-line depreciation is used. On July 1, 2020, economic factors cause the market value of the equipment to decline to $90,000. On this date, Zeibart examines the equipment for impairment and estimates $125,000 in future cash inflows related to use of this equipment.
Required:
a. Is the equipment impaired at July 1, 2020?
b. If the equipment is impaired on July I, 2020, compute the impairment loss and prepare a journal entry to record the loss.
Answer:
a. Yes, the equipment is impaired at July 1, 2020.
b. Impairment loss is $20,000. And the journal entries are as follows:
Debit Impairment loss for $20,000
Debit Accumulated depreciation for $80,000
Credit Equipment for $100,000
Explanation:
a. Is the equipment impaired at July 1, 2020?
This can be determined as follows:
Annual depreciation = (Cost - Salvage value) / Estimated useful life = ($225,000 - $25,000) / 10 = $20,000
Accumulated depreciation till July 1, 2020 = Annual depreciation * Number of years from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2000 = $20,000 * 4 = $80,000
Net book value at July 1, 2020 = Cost - Accumulated depreciation till July 1, 2020 = $225,000 - $80,000 = $145,000
Equipment recoverable amount = Estimated future cash inflows related to use of the equipment = $125,000
Since the net book value of $145,000 is greater than the recoverable amount of the equipment of $125,000, this implies that the equipment is impaired at July 1, 2020.
b. If the equipment is impaired on July I, 2020, compute the impairment loss and prepare a journal entry to record the loss.
Accumulated depreciation till July 1, 2020 = $80,000
Estimated future cash inflows related to use of the equipment = $125,000
Fair market value = $90,000
Recoverable amount = Higher of estimated future cash inflows related to use of the equipment or Fair market value = $125,000
Net book value at July 1, 2020 = $145,000
Impairment loss = Net book value at July 1, 2020 - Recoverable amount = $145,000 - $125,000 = $20,000
The journal entries will then look as follows:
Date Details Debit ($) Credit ($)
01 Jul 2020 Impairment loss 20,000
Accumulated depreciation 80,000
Equipment 100,000
(To record impairment loss.)
Diamond Company has three product lines, A, B, and C. The following financial information is available:
Item Product Line A Product Line B Product Line C
Sales $70,000 $145,000 $32,000
Variable costs $42,000 $77,000 $20,000
Contribution margin $28,000 $68,000 $12,000
Fixed costs:
Avoidable $6,300 $19,000 $8,950
Unavoidable $5,000 $14,500 $4,000
Pre-tax operating
income $16,700 $34,500 $(-950 )
Assuming that Product Line C is discontinued and the manufacturing space formerly devoted to this line is rented for $6,000 per year, operating income for the company will likely:
a. Increase by $7,200.
b. Increase by $3,300.
c. Increase by some other amount.
,Answer:
See below
Explanation:
A B C
Sales revenue
$70,000 $145,000 $32,000
Variable costs
($42,000) ($77,000) ($20,000)
Contribution margin
$28,000 $68,000 $12,000
Fixed costs
Operating income loss
The total operating income is
= $16,700 + $34,500 + ($950)
= $50,250
Should the fixed cost of C be eliminated, the operating income/(loss) of C
= $6,000 - $950
= $5,050
This is the net increase in the total operating income
QUESTION 10
Branch Corp.'s total assets at the end of last year were $315,000 and its net income after taxes was $22,750. What was its return on total assets?
a.
7.22%
b.
8.78%
c.
7.96%
d.
8.36%
e.
7.58%
Answer:
a. 7.22%
Explanation:
The computation of the return on total assets is shown below:
= Net income after taxes ÷ total assets at the end of the last year
= $22,750 ÷ $315,000 × 100
= 7.22%
Hence, the return on total assets is 7.22%
Therefore the correct option is a.
Methods analysis is particularly valuable when it is used on jobs that: (I) are high in labor content. (II) are done frequently. (III) involve a high degree of automation and mechanization. (IV) are unsafe, tiring, unpleasant, and/or noisy. A. I, II, III, and IV B. I, II, and IV only C. II and III only D. II and IV only E. I and III only
Answer:
B. I, II, and IV only
Explanation:
Job specialization can be defined as a strategic process which typically involves the ability of employees working in an organization to develop specific skills, knowledge, great expertise or professionalism and experience to perform their duties, tasks or job functions effectively and efficiently.
In order to gain the requisite skills, expertise and knowledge for job specialization, it is very important for the employees to have undergone an extensive training and a good number of years in work experience.
The primary purpose of job specialization is to increase efficiency and productivity because the employees are able to specialize in the use of specific tools (equipments) to accomplish their tasks, as well as limit the level of error or mistakes in the production process.
In Business management, method analysis can be defined as the study of the detailed process for the performance of a job i.e how a job is done. Thus, method analysis gives a detailed report on the tasks involved in the performance of a job and how they are to be done.
Basically, methods analysis is particularly valuable when it is used on jobs that:
1. Are high in labor content.
2. Are done frequently.
3. Are unsafe, tiring, unpleasant, and/or noisy.
small accounting firm is considering the purchase of a computer software package that would greatly reduce the amount of time needed to prepare tax forms. The software costs $2150 and this expense will be incurred immediately. The firm estimates that it will save $650 of cash flow at the end of each year beginning in one year for 5 consecutive years, and also save $1788 in year 6. What is the payback on the computer package
Answer:
Pay back period =3 years 4 months
Explanation:
The payback period is the estimated length of time it takes cash inflow from a project to recoup the cash outflow.
The payback period uses cash flows and not profit.
The payback period can be determined by accumulation the cash inflow consecutively to ascertain the length of time it will take the sum to equate the initial cost.
This will be done as follows:
The sum of the cash in flows for the first three years would equal
650× 3= 1,950
The balance required to equate 2,150 would be
balance = 2150-1950 = 200
Pay back period = 3 years + (200/650)× 12 months
= 3 years 3.6months
Pay back period =3 years 4 months
Parent Co. purchased the entire business of Subsidiary Co. including all its assets and liabilities for $600,000. Below is information related to the two companies: Parent Subsidiary Fair value of assets $1,050,000 $800,000 Fair value of liabilities 575,000 300,000 Reported assets 800,000 650,000 Reported liabilities 500,000 250,000 Net Income for the year 60,000 50,000 How much goodwill did Parent pay for acquiring Subsidiary
Answer:
$100,000
Explanation:
Calculation of Net amount payable:
Net Amount Payable = Fair Value of asset - Fair Value of liabilities = $800,000 - $300,000 = $500,000
Calculation of Goodwill that Parent pays to Subsidiary:
Goodwill = Actually paid amount - Net amount payable = $600,000 - $500,000 = $100,000
Chuck Wagon Grills, Inc., makes a single productâa handmade specialty barbecue grill that it sells for $210. Data for last yearâs operations follow:
Units in beginning inventory 0
Units produced 20,000
Units sold 19,000
Units in ending inventory 1,000
Variable costs per unit:
Direct materials $ 50
Direct labor 80
Variable manufacturing overhead 20
Variable selling and administrative 10
Total variable cost per unit $ 160
Fixed costs:
Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 700,000
Fixed selling and administrative 285,000
Total fixed costs $ 985,000
Required:
1. Assume that the company uses absorption costing. Compute the unit product cost for one barbecue grill.
2. Assume that the company uses absorption costing. Prepare an income statement.
1. The computation of the unit product cost for one barbecue grill for Chuk Wagon Grills, Inc., using absorption costing, is $185.
2. The preparation of the income statement for Chuk Wagon Grills, Inc., using absorption costing, is as follows:
Chuk Wagon Grills, Inc.
Income StatementFor the year ended December 31,
Sales revenue $3,990,000
Cost of goods sold 3,515,000
Gross profit $475,000
Selling and Admin. Costs:
Variable 190,000
Fixed 285,000 $475,000
Net income $0
What is absorption costing?The absorption costing method captures the total cost of production, including direct and indirect costs.
The costs of selling and administration, whether variable or fixed, are treated as period costs and not assigned to products.
Data and Calculations:Selling price per unit = $210
Total sales revenue = $3,990,000 ($210 x 19,000)
Beginning inventory = 0 units
Units produced = 20,000
Units sold = 19,000
Ending inventory = 1,000
Variable costs per unit:Direct materials $ 50
Direct labor 80
Variable manufacturing overhead 20
Variable selling and administrative 10
Total variable cost per unit $ 160
Fixed costs:Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 700,000
Fixed selling and administrative 285,000
Total fixed costs $ 985,000
Absorption Costing:Direct materials $ 50
Direct labor 80
Variable manufacturing overhead 20
Total variable production cost per unit = $150
Total variable production cost = $3,000,000 ($150 x 20,000)
Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 700,000
Total manufacturing costs = $3,700,000 ($3,000,000 + $700,000)
Unit product cost = $185 ($3,700,000/20,000)
Cost of goods sold = $3,515,000 ($185 x 19,000)
Cost of ending inventory = $185,000 ($185 x 1,000)
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Leading up to the signing of a contract with an integration clause, a buyer sent an e-mail to the seller of a beautiful, new $45,000 boat asking, "You provide financing, right?" The seller responded, "Yes, of course." The contract, which the parties signed yesterday, said nothing about financing. Right after signing, the seller said, "OK, let's get you set up with financing!" He then ran the buyer's credit, which was not good. The buyer was not approved for financing through the seller's only source. The buyer believes that he, therefore, is not liable for the cost of the boat. Is the buyer correct?
Answer: No, because of the integration clause
Explanation:
Based on the information given, the buyer isn't correct as a result of the integration clause.
The integration clause, is a clause in a written contract that stipulates that a particular contract is complete and that the parties involved agreed to the contract and it's final.
This contract supersedes every other informal understandings and all other oral agreements relating as well. Therefore, the buyer is liable for the cost of the boat.
Some hoodlums who have been earning money by stealing copper pipes and cable and selling them to recyclers are driving around one evening when they spot an unattended strange-looking building sitting out in the middle of a field, break in, and steal all of the copper wire they can haul in their truck, disabling the VOR air navigation facility.
Required:
In addition to trespassing, breaking and entering, and burglary, have they committed any aviation-specific federal crimes? If so, identify each such crime(s) and describe the penalties.
Answer:
Yes they have 18 U.S. Code § 32 (a) Clause 3Explanation:
With aviation being such a sensitive field that requires a lot of oversight, Congress enacted rules to punish aviation crimes which means that such crimes fall under Federal jurisdiction and as this crime is a crime against an aviation facility, it is a Federal crime.
The crime in question here falls under US. Code 32 - Destruction of aircraft or aircraft facilities under subsection (a)3 which talks about damaging an air navigation facility and how this can endanger the safety of flights en route.
Their punishment would be either a fine, imprisonment of not more than five years or both.
Suppose that the Federal Reserve decides to decrease the money supply with a $300 purchases of Treasury bills. Complete the tables that represent the financial position of the Federal Reserve and commercial banks after this open-market operation. Be sure to use a negative sign for reduced values.
Federal Reserves Assest Liabilities
Commercial Reserves Assets Liabilities
For the Federal Reserve, what are assets? What are liabilities?
a. Monetary base; Reserves
b. Monetary base; Treasury bills
c. Treasury bills; Reserves
d. Reserves; Treasury bill
e. Treasury bills; Monetary base
Answer:
1. Federal Reserves:
Assets : $300
The Fed purchased these T-bills so they will form part of the Fed's assets as they are now owned by the Fed.
Liabilities: $300
Liabilities of the Fed will increase by $300 because the banks will deposit the money they got from the purchase in the Fed.
Commercial Banks:
Treasury Bills: -$300
The Treasury bills will reduce by $300 to reflect that the Fed purchased $300 worth of T-bills from the banks.
Reserves: $300
Reserves will increase because the banks would have made money from selling the T-bills to the Fed.
2. e. Treasury bills; Monetary base
Treasury bills are assets to the Fed in this case because as explained, they own these T-bills now after purchasing them.
The monetary base however, is a liability because it represents commercial bank reserves held in the Fed. They owe the banks this money thereby making it a liability.
A municipal power plant uses natural gas from an existing pipeline at an annual cost of $10,000 per year. A new pipeline would initially cost $35,000, but it would reduce the annual cost to $4000 per year. Assume an analysis period of 20 years and no salvage value for either pipeline. The interest rate is 7%. Using the equivalent uniform annual cost (EUAC), should the new pipeline be built
Answer: EUAC of new pipeline of $7,303.75 is less than the $10,000 of old pipeline so new pipeline should be built.
Explanation:
Equivalent Uniform Annual cost can be calculated as:
= Reduction in annual cost + (Initial Cost/ Present value interest factor of annuity, 7%, 20 years)
= 4,000 + (35,000 / 10.5940)
= 4,000 + 3,303.75
= $7,303.75
International trade theory attempts to explain why nations trade and to help predict the direction, composition, and volume of goods that will be traded A variety of different theories have been proposed over the past several centuries to help explain the existence of trade between nations and to help predict whether trade will occur, what products or services will be traded, the direction of this trade, and the volume of this trade. Understanding the differences between these theories helps managers and policy makers to understand whether and how to pursue trade opportunities internationally
Drag each of the general characteristics listed to the international trade theory that it is most associated with:
International Trade Theory
General Characteristics
Government stimulates trade by means of protectionism
Mercantilism Factors that can drive competitive advantage for one economy over another
Absolute Advantage Trade influenced by relative income levels
Comparative Advantage Trade materials that are abundant
Trade most efficiently produced goods
Differences in Resource Endowments
Overlapping Demand
Trade goods and services at a lower opportunity cost than others
Diamond Model of National Competitive Advantage
Answer:
International Trade Theory - General Characteristics:
1. Absolute Advantage Trade influenced by relative income levels
2. Comparative Advantage Trade materials that are abundant Trade most efficiently produced goods.
Explanation:
The international trade theory is a part of economics that deals oh aspects of international trade that include exports and imports. Was described by adam smith as welfare economics. As the countries having an absolute advantage and comparative advantages in the products they sold in the global markets. According to the Ricardian model the factors endowments were related to land, capital, and labor.Which of the following scenarios are macroeconomic in nature? Select all that apply. Group of answer choices A firm is trying to decide whether it should expand into another state. Microsoft is considering buying another firm to help it expand its social media presence. The GDP of France has fallen to an inflation adjusted low. The U.S. unemployment rate falls to 8.5% in December. The central bank of the United States increased interest rates by 0.5%. A town passes a law to make it illegal for homeowners to burn leaves.
Answer:
The GDP of France has fallen to an inflation adjusted low.
The U.S. unemployment rate falls to 8.5% in December.
The central bank of the United States increased interest rates by 0.5%.
Explanation:
Economics encompasses how people use scarce resources.
Macroeconomics is commonly defined as the act of distributing or allocating the resources of an entire economy to achieve an aggregate economic goals. participants. The three scenarios above aim to achieve economic goals. The study of how groups of individuals choose to allocate the scarce resources available to them is very important in an economy.
The same question stem will be used in the next 5 questions. Question stem: Assume that banks hold 7 percent excess reserves, the currency to deposit ratio is 15 percent, and the required reserve ratio is 10 percent. Suppose that the Federal Reserve purchases 250 million dollars worth of bonds from the public. First question for this stem: What is the value of the deposit multiplier
Answer: 10
Explanation:
The Deposit multiplier is a number that enables us calculate the maximum total amount of money that can be generated from deposits in a bank after the bank has left a portion of its deposits as required reserves.
= 1 / Required reserve ratio
= 1 / 10%
= 10
Actual sales revenue in dollars is 3.5% higher than budgeted, actual sales price is 10% lower than budgeted, actual sales volume in units is 15% higher than budgeted, actual input prices are 5% lower than budgeted, and actual input quantities per unit are 5% lower than budgeted. Characterize input price and input efficiency variances as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U):
Answer:
Input price and input efficiency variances are:
Favorable.
Explanation:
The input price is the cost of production. When the actual cost of production (input price) is 5% lower than budgeted, it is a favorable outcome. Similarly, when the input efficiency (that is the quantity of input) is 5% lower than budgeted, it shows a favorable outcome. Therefore, the variances of these input elements (price and efficiency) are all together favorable.
you are a consultant to a firm evaluating an expansion of its current business. The cash flow forecasts (in millions of dollar) for the project as follows: on the basis of the behavior of the firm's stock, you believe that the beta of the firm is 1.30. Assuming that the rate of return available on risk-free investments is 5% and that the expected rate of return on the market portfolio is 15% what is the net present value of the project
Question
you are a consultant to a firm evaluating an expansion of its current business. The cash flow forecasts (in millions of dollar) for the project as follows:
Year cashflow
0 -100
1-10 15
0n the basis of the behavior of the firm's stock, you believe that the beta of the firm is 1.30. Assuming that the rate of return available on risk-free investments is 5% and that the expected rate of return on the market portfolio is 15% what is the net present value of the project
Answer:
NPV= -$32.58
Explanation:
The net present value of the investment is the cash inflow from the investment discounted at required rate of return. The required rate of return can be determined using the the formula below:
Ke= Rf +β(Rm-Rf)
Ke =? , Rf- 5%,, Rm-15%, β- 1.30
Ke=5% + 1.30× (15-5)= 18%
The NPV = Present value of cash inflow - initial cost
= A×(1-(1+r)^(-10)/r - initial cost
A- 15, r-18%
NPV = 15× (1-1.18^(-10)/0.18 - 100= -32.58
NPV = -$32.58
You just decided to begin saving for retirement. You will make deposits of $1,000 per month into a retirement account that earns 8.00% p.a. The first deposit is made today and the last deposit will be made when you retire exactly 30 years from today. (Note: you make 361 total monthly deposits into your retirement account.) You will begin to make withdrawals from the account the first month after you retire. If you plan to live an additional 25 years and leave $900,000 to your heirs, you will be able to withdraw $_____ each month. (Note: you make 300 total monthly withdrawals from your retirement account.)
Answer:
Monthly withdraw= $4,752.01
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Monthly deposit= $1,000
Number of perios= 361 months
Interest rate= 0.08/12= 0.0067
First, we need to calculate the Future Value at the moment of retirement:
FV= {A*[(1+i)^n-1]}/i
A= monthly deposit
FV= {1,000*[(1.0067^361) - 1]} / 0.0067
FV= $1,513,584.37
Now, we can calculate the monthly withdraw:
PV= 1,513,584.37 - 900,000= $613,584.27
Monthly withdraw= (FV*i) / [1 - (1+i)^(-n)]
Monthly withdraw= (613,584.37*0.0067) / [1 - (1.0067^-300)]
Monthly withdraw= $4,752.01
The purpose of preparing a direct materials budget is to ________. multiple choice 1 allocate the cost of raw materials to production departments estimate the manufacturing overhead estimate the quantity of raw materials to be purchased estimate the unit cost of direct materials to be purchased Knowledge Check 02 In a direct materials budget, the desired ending raw materials inventory for the year is equal to the ________. multiple choice 2 beginning balance of accounts payable desired ending raw materials inventory for the last period total merchandise purchased during the year value of raw material used during the year
Answer:
1. estimate the quantity of raw materials to be purchased.
2. ending raw materials inventory for the last period.
Explanation:
A budget is a financial plan used for the estimation of revenue and expenditures of an individual, organization or government for a specified period of time, often one year. Budgets are usually compiled, analyzed and re-evaluated on periodic basis.
The first step of the budgeting process is to prepare a list of each type of income and expense that will be part of the budget.
The final step by the management of an organization in the financial decision making process is making necessary adjustments to the budget.
The benefits of having a budget is that it aids in setting goals, earmarking revenues and resources, measuring outcomes and planning against contingencies.
1. The purpose of preparing a direct materials budget is to estimate the quantity of raw materials to be purchased. This includes the raw materials that would be used for the manufacturing of finished goods.
2. In a direct materials budget, the desired ending raw materials inventory for the year is equal to the ending raw materials inventory for the last period.
An accounting clerk for Chesner Co. prepared the following bank reconciliation:
Chesner Co. Bank Reconciliation July 31, 2016
Cash balance according to company's records $6,570
Add:
Outstanding checks $3,150
Error by Chesner Co. in recording Check No. 1056 as $820 instead of $280 540
Note for $10,300 collected by bank, including interest 10,710 14,400
Deduct:
Deposit in transit on August 31 $6,690
Bank service charges 60 6,750
Cash balance according to bank statement $14,220
$20,970
a. From the data prepared by the accounting clerk, prepare a new bank reconciliation for Chesner Co.
b. If a balance sheet were prepared for Chesner Co. on July 31, 2016, what amount should be reported for cash?
Answer:
A. Adjusted balance $17,760
Adjusted balance $17,760
B. $17,760
Explanation:
A. Preparation of a new bank reconciliation for Chesner Co.
Cash balance according to bank statement l
$14,220
Add Deposit in transit on August 31 $6,690
Deduct Outstanding checks $3,150
Adjusted balance $17,760
Cash balance according to company's records $6,570
Add Error by Chesner Co. in recording Check No. 1056 as $820 instead of $280 540
Add Note for $10,300 collected by bank, including interest 10,710
Less Bank service charges 60
Adjusted balance $17,760
B. Based on the above bank reconciliation If a balance sheet were prepared for Chesner Co. on July 31, 2016 the amount that should be reported for cash is $17,760
From the data prepared by the accounting clerk,
b. If a balance sheet were prepared for Chesner Co. on July 31, 2016, what amount should be reported for cash?
A data mining routine has been applied to a transaction dataset and has classified 88 records as fraudulent (30 correctly so) and 952 as non-fraudulent (920 correctly so). Construct the classification matrix and calculate the error rate, sensitivity, and specificity.
Answer:
1. Classification Matrix:
Actual Class 1 0
1 30 58
0 32 920
2.Overall error rate (err) 8.65%
Accuracy% 91.35%
Explanation:
To Construct the classification matrix and to calculate the error rate
1.CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLASSIFICATION MATRIX
Classification Matrix:
Classification Confusion Matrix
Predicted Class
Actual Class 1 0
1 30 58
(88-30=58)
0 32 920
(952-920)
Calculation for the error rate
Using this formula
Overall error rate (err) = Sum of Misclassification transactions/Total transaction
Let plug in the formula
Overall error rate (err) =[(88-30)+(952-920)]/(952+88)
Overall error rate (err) = (58+32)/1040
Overall error rate (err) =0.08653*100
Overall error rate (err) = 8.65 %
Accuracy% = 1-err
Accuracy%=100%-8.65%
Accuracy%= 91.35%
The Sheridan Acres Inn is trying to determine its break-even point during its off-peak season. The inn has 50 rooms that it rents at $36 a night. Operating costs are as follows:
Salaries $4,000 per month
Utilities $1,500 per month
Depreciation $1,300 per month
Maintenance $832 per month
Maid service $6 per room
Other costs $12 per room
Required:
a. Determine the inn's break-even point in number of rented rooms per month.
b. Determine the inn's break-even point in dollars.
Answer:
Results are below.
Explanation:
First, we need to calculate the unitary variable cost and the fixed costs:
Unitary variable cost= 6 + 12= $18
Total fixed costs= 4,000 + 1,500 + 1,300 + 832
Total fixed costs= $7,632
Now, to calculate the break-even point both in units and dollars, we need to use the following formulas:
Break-even point in units= fixed costs/ contribution margin per unit
Break-even point in units= 7,632 / (36 - 18)
Break-even point in units= 424 per month
Break-even point (dollars)= fixed costs/ contribution margin ratio
Break-even point (dollars)= 7,632 / (18/36)
Break-even point (dollars)= $15,264
13. Suppose we can postpone investment three years and, with the new improved technology, the project will have similar risk but for an investment of $5 million will generate perpetual cash flows (beginning exactly one year after the investment) of $500,000. Would you recommend that we invest in the original project or wait three years to invest in the new project
Answer:
Invest in the original project.
Explanation:
It is better for the company to invest in the current project rather than waiting for three year. The project after three years will require initial investment of $5 million and will provide returns of $500,000. These cash flows needs to be discounted at a discount factor to determine the present value of the cash flow. The value of money three years later will be lower than the current value.
