Answer:
e. Customer Relationship Management
Explanation:
Customer Relationship Management -
It refers to the method which helps to get the required information from the potential and current customers, about the products of the company , is referred to as the customer relationship management .
They require the use of some previous data like the feedback forms, various communication channels like email , chats , website and social media.
It helps to get the correct and unbiased opinion of the customers, which helps in the betterment of the goods and services of the company , and the liking and disliking of the customers is considered while designing the product, which will help to increase the sale of the company.
Hence, from the given question,
The correct answer is Customer Relationship Management .
A newly formed band would like to buy all new instruments from Sounds Inc. In order to have a down payment for the instruments, the band decides to deposit $500 each quarter in an account that earns 2.02% per year compounded quarterly for 2 years. How much will the band have for a down payment for the new instruments in 2 years
Answer:
The answer is $103,080.32
Explanation:
To calculate this , the formula for a sinking fund, compounded periodically is applied and the formula is stated as follows:
[tex]FV=PMT\frac{(1+\frac{r}{n} )^{n*t}}{\frac{r}{n}}-1[/tex]
where:
FV = future value
PMT = periodic payment = $500
r = interest rate = 2.02% = 0.0202
n = number of compounding periods per year = quarterly = 4
t = period of investment in years = 2 years
[tex]FV=500\frac{(1+\frac{0.0202}{4} )^{4*2}}{\frac{0.0202}{4}}-1[/tex]
[tex]=500\frac{(1.00505)^8}{0.00505} -1\\= 500(206.162639)-1[/tex]
= $103,080.32
Matt recently deposited $31,250 in a savings account paying a guaranteed interest rate of 5.5 percent for the next 10 years. Required: If Matt expects his marginal tax rate to be 22.00 percent for the next 10 years, how much interest will he earn after-tax for the first year of his investment
Answer:
Matt will earn $1,340.63 after-tax for the first year of his investment.
Explanation:
The interest to be received = amount of deposit * annual interest rate * (1 – tax rate)
= $31,250 * 5.5% * (1-22%)
= $1,340.63
Matt will earn $1,718.75 as gross interest in the first year, and after applying his 22% marginal tax rate, he will pay $378.13 in taxes on that interest. The after-tax interest that Matt will earn for the first year of his investment is therefore $1,340.62.
To calculate how much interest Matt will earn after-tax for the first year of his investment, we will follow these steps:
Calculate the gross interest earned in the first year.Determine the amount of tax on the interest using Matt's marginal tax rate.Subtract the tax from the gross interest to find the net interest after tax.Step 1: Calculate Gross Interest
The gross interest earned in the first year is calculated by multiplying the principal amount by the interest rate:
Gross interest = Principal amount × Interest rate
Gross interest = $31,250 × 5.5% = $1,718.75
Step 2: Determine Amount of Tax
The amount of tax on the interest is found by multiplying the gross interest by Matt's marginal tax rate:
Tax on interest = Gross interest × Marginal tax rate
Tax on interest = $1,718.75 × 22.00% = $378.13
Step 3: Calculate Net Interest After Tax
Finally, we subtract the tax from the gross interest to get the after-tax interest Matt earns:
Net interest after tax = Gross interest - Tax on interest
Net interest after tax = $1,718.75 - $378.13 = $1,340.62
In computing the present value of the lease payments, the lessee should Group of answer choices use its incremental borrowing rate in all cases. use both its incremental borrowing rate and the implicit rate of the lessor, assuming that the implicit rate is known to the lessee. use the implicit rate of the lessor, assuming that the implicit rate is known to the lessee. use the implicit rate in all cases.
Answer:
use the implicit rate of the lessor, assuming that the implicit rate is known to the lessee.
Explanation:
Present value is the technique used in determining the today's worth of future value using a discounting factor.
In calculating the discounting factor to be used for computing the present value of lease payments, the lessee has the option of using whichever is lower between its incremental borrowing rate or the implicit rate of the lessor. The implicit rate of the lessor will be considered only if the lessee knows the the implicit rate of the lessor.
Based on this, the correct option from the question is to use the implicit rate of the lessor, assuming that the implicit rate is known to the lessee. This is if it is lower than its incremental borrowing rate.
Lakeside Components wishes to purchase parts in one month for sale in the next. On June 1, the company has 12,000 parts in stock, although sales for June are estimated to total 13,800 parts. Total sales of parts are expected to be 9,600 in July and 12,400 in August. Parts are purchased at a wholesale price of $20. The supplier has a financing arrangement by which Lakeside Components pays 70 percent of the purchase price in the month when the parts are delivered and 30 percent in the following month. Lakeside purchased 17,000 parts in May. Required: a. Estimate purchases (in units) for June and July. b. Estimate the cash required to make purchases in June and July.
Answer:
a. Estimate purchases (in units) for June and July.
June ⇒ 11,400 partsJuly ⇒ 12,400 partsb. Estimate the cash required to make purchases in June and July.
June ⇒ $261,600July ⇒ $242,000Explanation:
During June, Lakeside needs to purchase (expected sales - beginning inventory) + expected sales for net month = (13,800 - 12,000) + 9,600 = 11,400 parts
During July, Lakeside needs to purchase expected sales for net month = 12,400 parts
During June, Lakeside will need to pay (previous month's purchase x 30%) + (current month's purchase x 70%) = (17,000 parts x $20 x 30%) + (11,400 x $20 x 70%) = $102,000 + $159,600 = $261,600
During June, Lakeside will need to pay (previous month's purchase x 30%) + (current month's purchase x 70%) = (11,400 parts x $20 x 30%) + (12,400 x $20 x 70%) = $68,400 + $173,600 = $242,000
Brief Exercise 19-09 Bridgeport Inc. had pretax financial income of $144,200 in 2020. Included in the computation of that amount is insurance expense of $3,800 which is not deductible for tax purposes. In addition, depreciation for tax purposes exceeds accounting depreciation by $9,300. Prepare Bridgeport’s journal entry to record 2020 taxes, assuming a tax rate of 25%. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts.) Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit Click if you would like to Show Work for this question:
Answer:
Dr Income Tax Expense 37,000
Cr Deferred Tax Liability 2325
Cr Income Tax Payable 34,675
Explanation:
Bridgeport Inc Journal entry
Dr Income Tax Expense 37,000
Cr Deferred Tax Liability 2325
Cr Income Tax Payable 34,675
Income Taxes Payable = ($138,700 x 25%)
= $34,675
Deferred Tax Liability
= ($9,300 x 25%)
= $2,325
$144,200 + $3,800 – $9,300
= $138,700
On January 1, Year 1, Abbott Company granted 92,000 stock options to certain executives. The options are exercisable no sooner than December 31, Year 3, and expire on January 1, Year 7. Each option can be exercised to acquire one share of $1 par common stock for $14. An option-pricing model estimates the fair value of the options to be $5 on the date of grant. What is the amount of compensation expense for Year 1? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount.)
Answer:
$153,333
Explanation:
The computation of the compensation expense for the year 1 is shown below:
= (Number of Stock options granted × fair value of the options) ÷ (number of years)
= (92,000 stock options × $5) ÷ 3 years
= $460,000 ÷ 3 years
= $153,333
By applying the above formula we can get the compensation expense for the year 1
Home Appliances Co. wants to introduce a new digital display, laser driven iron to the market. The estimated unit sales price is $85. The required investment is $3,500,000. Unit sales are expected to be 300,000 and the minimum required rate of return on all investments is 15%. Compute the target cost per iron.
Answer:
The target cost per iron= $83.25
Explanation:
Profit Required = Required Investment * required rate of return
= $ 3,500,000*15%
= $ 525,000
Sales= 300000*85=$25,500,000.00
Less: profit required=$525,000.00
Cost= Sales- Profit
Cost=24,975,000.00
Per Unit Target Cost = Total Cost / Total Units
= $ 24,975,000/ 300,000
= $ 83.25
The target cost per iron is $83.25.
The target cost per iron is calculated by subtracting the desired profit from the sales price and then dividing by the number of units sold. The desired profit is determined by the required investment and the minimum required rate of return.
First, we calculate the desired profit by multiplying the required investment by the minimum required rate of return:
[tex]\[ \text{Desired Profit} = \text{Required Investment} \times \text{Minimum Required Rate of Return} \] \[ \text{Desired Profit} = \$3,500,000 \times 0.15 \] \[ \text{Desired Profit} = \$525,000 \][/tex]
Next, we calculate the total revenue by multiplying the unit sales price by the number of units expected to be sold:
[tex]\[ \text{Total Revenue} = \text{Unit Sales Price} \times \text{Unit Sales} \] \[ \text{Total Revenue} = \$85 \times 300,000 \] \[ \text{Total Revenue} = \$25,500,000 \][/tex]
The total cost should be the total revenue minus the desired profit:
[tex]\[ \text{Total Cost} = \text{Total Revenue} - \text{Desired Profit} \] \[ \text{Total Cost} = \$25,500,000 - \$525,000 \] \[ \text{Total Cost} = \$24,975,000 \][/tex]
Finally, we calculate the target cost per iron by dividing the total cost by the number of units sold:
[tex]\[ \text{Target Cost per Iron} = \frac{\text{Total Cost}}{\text{Unit Sales}} \] \[ \text{Target Cost per Iron} = \frac{\$24,975,000}{300,000} \] \[ \text{Target Cost per Iron} = \$83.25 \][/tex]
Nation A makes is illegal for its citizens to own more than one vehicle in order to reduce emissions. Nation A’s neighbor Nation B disagrees with the decision and refuses to enforce it in its own borders but refrains from contesting the decision in court. Which principle of International Law is at play?
Answer: Act of State Doctrine
Explanation: The Act of State Doctrine is a principle of International law that prevents courts from questioning the validity of a foreign country's sovereign acts that take place within its own territory and that courts should not decide cases that would interfere with their country's foreign policy. It then follows that every sovereign state is bound to respect the independence of other sovereign states. Nation B therefore cannot meddle with Nation A’s decision under the Act of State Doctrine.
During August, Boxer Company sells $349,000 in merchandise that has a one year warranty. Experience shows that warranty expenses average about 3% of the selling price. The warranty liability account has a credit balance of $12,100 before adjustment. Customers returned merchandise for warranty repairs during the month that used $8,700 in parts for repairs. The entry to record the customer warranty repairs is:
Answer:
Estimated warranty liability $8,700
To Party inventory $8,700
(Being the customer warranty repair is recorded)
Explanation:
The journal entry to record the customer warranty repairs is shown below:
Estimated warranty liability $8,700
To Party inventory $8,700
(Being the customer warranty repair is recorded)
While recording this we debited the estimated warranty liability as it decreased the liability and also at the same time it decreased the assets due to which the party inventory is credited
The managerial accountant at Sunny Manufacturing needs to determine how many costs are fixed costs and how many costs are variable costs in the organization. The managerial accountant reported the following information:Month Machine Hours Total costsJanuary 1,800 $21,500February 2,900 $23,200March 1,000 $19,750April 2,400 $21,000May 3,400 $23,900Use the high-low method to determine the cost equation and use machine hours as the base for a cost driver in the analysis. What is the total cost equation for Sunny Manufacturing?
Answer:
Month. Machine Hours. Total costs
January. 1,800 $21,500
February. 2,900 $23,200
March. 1,000. $19,750
April. 2,400. $21,000
May. 3,400. $23,900
High-Low method = 23, 900 + 21,000
= 44,900
Since the 2008 global financial crisis, the B/L ("bill of lading") of container shipments from Asian factories to the United States (US) has increasingly specified US gateway ports, rather than the local RDCs (regional distribution centers) of final markets, as the stopping points (as opposed to through points). What are the main reasons behind this development, and why?
Answer:
BOL can be viewed as the authoritative record that is being given to a shipment organization by the transporter that incorporates the different insights regarding the item. The fundamental purpose behind the BOL to be gathered at the entryway ports is that these BOL are gotten at the port first as this is where the items are gotten in the nation and from that point these items are sent to inland RDCs. The items need to pay the traditions obligations and pass the various customs.
Brianna needs to get her employee, Devon, to perform as best as possible. Devon is a nice person and very willing to work hard, though he lacks certain skills that make him able to do his job at the level Brianna would like. Given this situation, what leadership style should Brianna use, according to Hersey and Blanchard’s model?
Answer:
Selling style
Explanation:
Hersey and Blanchard’s model states that leaders have to adapt their styles to the followers and their skills and it established 4 leadership styles:
-Telling style: It is used when the follower is unable to perform the tasks and unwilling to do it so the leader needs to provide directions and explain the consequences of not doing the tasks.
-Selling style: It is used when the follower is willing but unable to perform the tasks and the leader has to be supportive to help the followers to be confident.
-Delegating style: It is used when the follower is willing and able to perform the tasks and the leader provides autonomy but gives support if it is required.
-Participating style: Follower is able but unwilling to perform the tasks and the leader allows the follower to perform the job and focuses on motivating the person.
According to this, the leadership style that Brianna should use according to Hersey and Blanchard’s model is the selling style because Devon is willing but unable to perform the job at the level Brianna would like.
Final answer:
For an employee like Devon with high commitment but low competence, Brianna should use a coaching leadership style according to Hersey and Blanchard's SLT to provide high directive and supportive behaviour to enhance his performance.
Explanation:
According to Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory (SLT), a leader must adapt their style to fit the development level of the follower they are trying to influence. In the case of Brianna and her employee, Devon, who has a willingness to work hard (high commitment) but lacks certain skills (low competence), Brianna should utilize a coaching leadership style. This style involves a high level of directive behaviour to compensate for the employee's lack of competence, as well as a high level of supportive behaviour due to the employee's commitment. By using a coaching approach, Brianna will provide the guidance Devon requires to perform his tasks effectively while also fostering his skills development, which would involve more interaction and input solicitation compared to a strictly directive approach.
John is injured and receives $16,000 of income from a disability policy. John's employer paid 100% of the disability policy premiums. In addition, John's employer has paid all the $3,000 of premiums on a health policy that paid John's doctor bills of $10,000. How much of the benefits must John include in income
Answer:
$16,000
Explanation:
Given:
Amount receives from disability policy = $16,000
John's employer paid = 100%
Amount include in income = ?
Computation of amount include in income:
Amount include in income = Amount receives from disability policy × John's employer paid
Amount include in income = $16,000 × 100%
Amount include in income = $16,000
Note: Payments receives from the health insurance Policies are not included.
The management of Unter Corporation, an architectural design firm, is considering an investment with the following cash flows: Year Investment Cash Inflow 1 $ 15,000 $ 1,000 2 $ 8,000 $ 2,000 3 $ 2,500 4 $ 4,000 5 $ 5,000 6 $ 6,000 7 $ 5,000 8 $ 4,000 9 $ 3,000 10 $ 2,000 Required: 1. Determine the payback period of the investment. 2. Would the payback period be affected if the cash inflow in the last year were several times as large
Answer:
The project will pya itself at the seventh year.
The last year cash inflwo will not impact the payback period as the project already achieve payback before that year.
Explanation:
The payback is the moment at which the project net clashflow is zero
that is the inflow matches the initial outflow:
[tex]\left[\begin{array}{ccccc}Year&Inflow&Outflow&Net&Acc\\1&1,000&15,000&-14,000&-14,000\\2&2,000&8,000&-6,000&-20,000\\3&2,500&&2,500&-17,500\\4&4,000&&4,000&-13,500\\5&5,000&&5,000&-8,500\\6&6,000&&6,000&-2,500\\7&5,000&&5,000&2,500\\8&4,000&&4,000&6,500\\9&3,000&&3,000&9,500\\10&2,000&&2,000&11,500\\\end{array}\right][/tex]
The payback period is termed as the period the company takes to reach the break-even point. The funds that are raised for the expansion of the company have to recoup with time and the period is known as the payback period.
The determination of the payback period of investment has been attached below.
The last year's payback does not affect the present payback as the accounting periods are different.
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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. What unit cost is relevant for establishing a minimum selling price for these units?
Answer:
variable selling and administrative costs
Explanation:
There are 10,000 units left which the company may choose to ignore directly or try to sell them at very discounted prices. In order to establish a minimum price, you must consider that any construction costs are sinking and that the selling price should include at least administrative and selling costs. Manufacturing costs are considered a loss for accounting purposes, so the company must decide whether to sell them directly or ignore them directly (or donate them, depending on the type).The relevant unit cost for establishing a minimum selling price for the inferior units is the average cost per unit, which is $26.
Explanation:
The relevant unit cost for establishing a minimum selling price for the inferior units is the average cost per unit.
In the given information, it states that the firm is making losses when producing five units at an average cost of $26 per unit and a price of $25 per unit. This means that for each unit produced, the firm is losing $1. Therefore, the average cost of $26 per unit is the relevant unit cost that should be taken into account when establishing a minimum selling price for these units.
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Belinda was involved in a boating accident in 2019. Her speedboat, which was used only for personal use and had a fair market value of $28,000 and an adjusted basis of $14,000, was completely destroyed. She received $10,000 from her insurance company. Her AGI for 2019 is $37,000.
Belinda's casualty loss deduction (after any limitations) is :________
Answer: $200
Explanation:
To qualify as a Casualty loss, the event that led to the damage or destruction must have been unexpected such as an accident, hurricane, fire etc.
When calculating for the Casualty loss deduction, we simply deduct the money received from the insurance from the Adjusted basis,
Casualty loss deduction = Adjusted basis - Cash received from the Insurance company
= $14,000 - $10,000
= $4,000
Since it is After any limitations, we also deduct a cost per event floor of $100 and 10% of the AGI
=4,000 - 100 - (37,000*0.1)
= $200
Belinda's casualty loss deduction (after any limitations) is $200.
On December 31, 2017, Oakbrook Inc. rendered services to Beghun Corporation at an agreed price of $102,049, accepting $40,000 down and agreeing to accept the balance in four equal installments of $20,000 receivable each December 31. An assumed interest rate of 11% is imputed. Prepare an amortization schedule. Assume that the effective-interest method is used for amortization purposes.
Answer:
Loan Amortization Table is attached with this answer, please find it
Explanation:
First of all we calculate the Loan Payment per period
Loan Payment per year = r ( PV ) / 1 - ( 1 + r )^-n
Loan Payment per year = 0.11 ( (102,049 - 40,000 ) / 1 - ( 1 + 0.11 )^-4
Loan Payment per year = $6,825.39 / 0.341269 = 20,000 per year
Suppose that in Problem 13 a Type 2 service objective of 95 percent is substituted for the stock-out cost of$ 12.80. Find the resulting values of Q and R. Also, what is the imputed cost of shortage for this case?
To find the resulting values of Q and R when a Type 2 service objective of 95 percent is substituted for the stock-out cost of $12.80, we need to use the formula provided for the reorder point (R). However, without the values for lead time (LT) and safety stock (SS), the exact values of Q and R cannot be determined. Similarly, the imputed cost of shortage cannot be calculated without the necessary information.
Explanation:To find the resulting values of Q and R when a Type 2 service objective of 95 percent is substituted for the stock-out cost of $12.80, we need to use the formula provided for the reorder point (R):
R = Q * LT + SS
Since the question does not provide values for LT (lead time) and SS (safety stock), we cannot determine the exact values of Q and R. Similarly, the imputed cost of shortage cannot be calculated without the necessary information.
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Pursuant to a complete liquidation, Carrot Corporation distributes to its shareholders real estate held as an investment (basis of $650,000, fair market value of $880,000).
a. Determine the gain or loss recognized by Carrot on the distribution if no liability is involved.
Answer:
The correct answer is $230,000 gain.
Explanation:
According to the scenario, the computation of the given data are as follows:
Fair value = $880,000
Basis = $650,000
So, we can calculate the gain or loss on the distribution by using following formula:
Gain or Loss = Fair value - Basis
By putting the value, we get
Gain or Loss = $880,000 - $650,000
= $230,000 ( Positive shows gain)
So, Gain = $230,000.
Mr. and Mrs. Frazier are legally married and realized a $723,000 gain on sale of a home that had been their principal residence for 29 years. They moved into a rented condominium in Naples, Florida. What are the tax consequences of the sale to the Fraziers who file one joint tax return?
Answer: $223,000 long-term capital gain.
Explanation:
LEGALLY MARRIED couples who file a JOINT TAX RETURN, selling their Place of PRIMARY RESIDENCE are allowed to reduce by $500,000, their Long-term capital gain.
That means that Mr. and Mrs. Frazier, bless their souls, are allowed to remove $500,000 from the total $723,000 and as such recognize only $223,000 as tax consequence on long-term capital gain.
I guess Uncle Sam likes marriages.
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Sam, Sue, and Shelley formed a partnership. Sam received a 50 percent interest in the partnership in exchange for land with an adjusted basis to him of $30,000 and a fair market value of $50,000. Sue received a 25 percent interest in the partnership in exchange for $25,000 of cash. Shelley received a 25 percent interest in the partnership in exchange for $25,000 of cash. Three years after the date of contribution, the land contributed by Sam was sold by the partnership to an unrelated third party for $90,000.
Required:
1. How much gain was required to be allocated to Sam as a result of the sale by the partnership?
a. $20,000.
b. $30,000.
c. $40,000.
d. $60,000.
Answer:
b. $30,000.
Explanation:
Total Gain $90,000
Less adjusted basis $30,000
Balance $60,000
Share in the partnership (50%×$60,000) $30,000
Therefore the gain that was required to be allocated to Sam as a result of the sale by the partnership will be $30,000
The year-end 2018 balance sheet of Brandex Inc. listed common stock and other paid-in capital at $1,400,000 and retained earnings at $3,700,000. The next year, retained earnings were listed at $4,000,000. The firm’s net income in 2019 was $930,000. There were no stock repurchases during the year. What were the dividends paid by the firm in 2019?
Answer:
The firm paid $630000 dividends in 2019
Explanation:
Retained earnings is the amount of net income that is not distributed to stockholders and is ploughed back into the business. It is a capital reserve account and appears in the equity section of the Balance Sheet. To determine the amount of Dividends, we will trace the change in Retained earnings and deduct the increase in retained earnings amount from the Net Income to arrive at dividends for the year.
Increase in Retained earnings = 4000000 - 3700000 = $300000
Thus, out of the Net Income of $930000 earned in 2019, $300000 was transferred to retained earnings. The remaining was paid as dividends.
The dividends in 2019 are = 930000 - 300000 = $630000
What can we learn from the employment data? Assume Country X has the following statistics: Total relevant population = 50,000,000 Full-time students = 4,200,000 Not employed and not currently searching for jobs = 6,000,000 Not employed and currently searching for jobs = 2,336,000 Currently employed = 29,664,000
Answer: 1. 32,000,000. 2. 67% 3. 7.3%
Explanation:Note that if those not employed and not currently searching for jobs were all considered to be marginally attached workers and were included in the unemployment rate calculation, then this would be the U-6 unemployment rate, which is the ratio of unemployed plus marginally attached workers to the labor force plus marginally attached workers, which would be 22%, not 7.3%.
The unemployment rate for Country X can be calculated at 7.3% by dividing the number of unemployed individuals actively searching for work by the total labor force. The labor force participation rate is 64%, found by dividing the labor force by the total population. The employment rate is 59.3%, which represents the proportion of employed individuals within the working-age population.
From the employment data provided for Country X, we can calculate several key statistics that are indicators of the country's economic health, such as the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, and the proportions of the population that are employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force.
To calculate the unemployment rate, we take the number of individuals who are not employed but currently searching for jobs, which is 2,336,000, and divide it by the sum of this number and the number of individuals who are currently employed, which is 29,664,000. The labor force, therefore, consists of 2,336,000 unemployed plus 29,664,000 employed individuals, which gives us a total labor force of 32,000,000. The unemployment rate is then (2,336,000 / 32,000,000) × 100 = 7.3%.
The labor force participation rate is calculated by taking the labor force, dividing it by the total relevant population, and then multiplying by 100. The total relevant population is 50,000,000. Therefore, the labor force participation rate is (32,000,000 / 50,000,000) × 100 = 64%.
The employment rate, which represents the proportion of the working-age population that is employed, is found by dividing the number of employed individuals by the total relevant population. This result is (29,664,000 / 50,000,000) × 100, which equals 59.3%.
It costs Lil Beasty Company $17 of variable costs and $3 of fixed costs to produce its product. The company currently has unused capacity. The product sells for $25. Loner Industries offers to purchase 5,000 units at $19 each. In the deal, Lil Beasty will incur special shipping costs of $1.50 per unit. If the special offer is accepted and produced with unused capacity, net income will:
Answer:
$2,500 Increase
Explanation:
Lil Beasty Company
Variable cost per unit ($17 + $1.50) $18.50
Income per unit ($19 – $18.50) $0.50
The total increase in net income ($.50 X 5,000 units) $2,500
Therefore we have increase $2,500 meaning If the offer is accepted with unused capacity, net income will increase by $2,500. The variable cost per unit will be $18.50 ($17 + $1.50); the income per unit is $.50 ($19 – $18.50); and the total increase in net income will be $2,500 ($.50 X 5,000 units)
From the choice of simple moving average, weighted moving average, exponential smoothing, and linear regression analysis, which forecasting technique would you consider the most accurate?
Answer:
Exponential Smoothing.
Explanation:
This is said to be so because, in exponential smoothing, the recent past is often the best indicator for future performance.
According to research and analytical studies, the reality of exponential smoothing is far less dramatic and far less traumatic. The truth is, exponential smoothing is a very simple calculation that accomplishes a rather simple task. It just has a complicated name because what technically happens as a result of this simple calculation is actually a little complicated.
It is also noted that understand it helps to start with the general concept of “smoothing” and a couple of other common methods used to achieve smoothing.
The most accurate forecasting technique varies by context; options include simple moving average, weighted moving average, exponential smoothing, and linear regression analysis. Analytical techniques like regression often offer greater precision over graphical methods, especially when using tools for calculation like Excel.
Explanation:Choosing the most accurate forecasting technique depends on the context and the specific dataset. Among simple moving average, weighted moving average, exponential smoothing, and linear regression analysis, no single method is universally 'most accurate.' For example, a simple moving average is easy to understand and works well for datasets without trends or seasonality. A weighted moving average assigns more weight to recent data, making it more responsive to recent changes. Exponential smoothing is similar but uses a smoothing constant to control the weight of past observations. Finally, linear regression analysis fits a line through the data, considering the relationship between two variables and is excellent for data with a linear trend.
Using an analytical technique such as regression analysis can often provide a more accurate forecast than graphical methods because it uses mathematical equations to minimize the error in prediction. This technique would be especially useful for an economist predicting stock market outcomes, as it would consider the linear relationship between past and predicted data points and can be ecologically realistic.
Furthermore, using tools like Excel to graph least-squares regression lines offers a combination of visual analysis and the precision of mathematical calculation to improve forecast accuracy.
This year Amy purchased $3,500 of equipment for use in her business. However, the machine was damaged in a traffic accident while Amy was transporting the equipment to her business. Note that because Amy did not place the equipment into service during the year, she does not claim any depreciation or cost recovery expense for the equipment.
A. After the accident, Amy had the choice of repairing the equipment for $2,140 or selling the equipment to a junk shop for $395. Amy sold the equipment. What amount can Amy deduct for the loss of the equipment?
B. After the accident, Amy repaired the equipment for $4,010. What amount can Amy deduct for the loss of the equipment?
C. After the accident, Amy could not replace the equipment so she had the equipment repaired for $3,200. What amount can Amy deduct for the loss of the equipment?
Answer:
A. $3105
B. $3,500
C. $3,200
Explanation:
A casualty loss is damage, destruction, or loss of property due to an event that is sudden, unexpected, or unusual such as fires, floods, accidents etc.
A. Amy can claim a casualty deduction since the machine was damaged in a traffic accident. Therefore : $3500 - $395 = $3105. Amy can deduct $3105 for the loss of the equipment.
B. Amy can claim a casualty loss deduction for the lesser of the economic loss (the cost of repair) or the tax basis of the machine. Therefore, Amy can deduct $3,500.
C. Amy can claim a casualty loss deduction for the lesser of the economic loss (the cost of repair) or the tax basis of the machine. Therefore, Amy can deduct $3,200.
A. Amy can deduct $3,105 for the loss of the equipment. B. Amy cannot deduct any amount for the loss of the equipment since she repaired it. C. Amy can deduct $295 for the loss of the equipment.
A. When Amy decides to sell the damaged equipment to a junk shop, she realizes a loss on the equipment. The amount of the loss is calculated by subtracting the amount received from the sale of the damaged equipment from the cost of the equipment. Amy purchased the equipment for $3,500 and sold it for $395 after it was damaged. Therefore, the loss Amy can deduct is calculated as follows:
Loss = Cost of Equipment - Proceeds from Sale
Loss = $3,500 - $395
Loss = $3,105
So, Amy can deduct $3,105 for the loss of the equipment.
B. If Amy chooses to repair the equipment, the cost of repairs does not result in a loss that can be deducted. Instead, the cost of repairs would generally be added to the basis of the equipment and depreciated over its useful life. Since Amy did not place the equipment into service during the year, she cannot claim any depreciation or cost recovery expense for the equipment, and thus, she cannot deduct any amount for the loss of the equipment.
C. When Amy has the equipment repaired for an amount less than the original cost, she can deduct the difference between the cost of the equipment and the cost of repairs as a loss. Amy purchased the equipment for $3,500 and repaired it for $3,200. The loss Amy can deduct is calculated as follows:
Loss = Cost of Equipment - Cost of Repairs
Loss = $3,500 - $3,200
Loss = $300
However, Amy also received $395 from selling the damaged equipment before repairing it. This amount needs to be subtracted from the loss to determine the deductible loss:
Deductible Loss = Loss - Proceeds from Sale
Deductible Loss = $300 - $395
Deductible Loss = -$295 (which is a negative number, indicating a deductible loss)
Therefore, Amy can deduct $295 for the loss of the equipment. Note that the negative sign indicates a deductible loss, not a negative loss, so the amount to be deducted is $295.
Vintage Audio Inc. manufactures audio speakers. Each speaker requires $115 per unit of direct materials. The speaker manufacturing assembly cell includes the following estimated costs for the period: Speaker assembly cell, estimated costs: Labor $48,710 Depreciation 6,530 Supplies 2,380 Power 1,780 Total cell costs for the period $59,400 The operating plan calls for 165 operating hours for the period. Each speaker requires 15 minutes of cell process time. The unit selling price for each speaker is $312. During the period, the following transactions occurred: Purchased materials to produce 750 speaker units. Applied conversion costs to production of 715 speaker units. Completed and transferred 685 speaker units to finished goods. Sold 655 speaker units. There were no inventories at the beginning of the period. a. Journalize the summary transactions (1)-(4) for the period. Round the per unit cost to the nearest cent and use in subsequent computations. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. 1. 2. 3. 4. Sale 4. Cost
Answer:
1. Purchase materials to manufacture 750 speakers
Debit Raw and In Process Inventory $86,250
Credit Accounts payable $86,250
2. Conversion costs to 715 units
Debit Raw and In Process inventory $64,350
Credit Conversion costs $64,350
3.Completed and transferred 665 units to Finished Goods
Debit Finished Goods Inventory $136,325
Credit Raw and In Process Inventory with $136,325
4. Sales of 655 units
Debit Account receivable $204,360
Credit Sales $204,360
5. Cost of Goods sold - 655 units
Debit Cost of Goods sold $134,275
Credit Finished Goods inventory $134,275
Closing balance of Raw & In process Materials = $14,275
Closing balance of Finished Goods inventory = $2,050
Explanation:
Vintage Audio Inc.
Cell process time = 15 minutes per speaker
Conversion cost for 165 operating hours = $59,400.
Units produced in 165 hours = (165hrs x 60mins) / 15
= 660 units
Conversion costs per Unit = $59,400 / 660 units = $90
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Your client, Brooke, decides to start saving for her son's college tuition. Her son was born today and will go to college at age 18 for four years. Brooke wants to save until her son's first year of college. Given the following information, what is the present value of the total amount that Brooke needs to have saved at the beginning of her son's first year of college?
Current tuition: $15,000
Tuition inflation: 6.5%
Brooke's investment return: 10%
a. $29,202
b. $39,010
c. $34,090
d. $31,959
Answer:
The present value of the total amount that Brooke needs to have saved at the beginning of her son's first year of college is 31.959,13
Explanation:
Tuition Fees after inflation at
Year 18 = 15000* ( 1+6.5%)18 = 46599.8157
Year 19 = 15000* ( 1+6.5%)19 = 49628.8037
Year 20 = 15000* ( 1+6.5%)20 = 52854.6759
Year 21 = 15000* ( 1+6.5%)21 = 56290.2299
Since discount rate = 10%
So discount factor = 1+r = 1+10% = 1.1
Since fees are paid at beginning of period hence
Present Value of Fees = Fees (year 18)/1.1^18 +Fees at Year 19/1.1^19 +Fees at Year 20/1.1^20 + Fees at year 21/1.1^21 = 46599.8157/1.1^18 + 49628.8037/1.1^19 + 52854.6759/1,1^20 + 56290.2299^21 = 31959
Mary purchased a 10-year par value bond with semiannual coupons at a nominal annual rate of 4% convertible semiannually at a price of 1021.50. The bond can be called at par value 1100 on any coupon date starting at the end of year 5. What is the minimum yield that Mary could receive, expressed as a nominal annual rate of interest convertible semiannually?
To find Mary's minimum yield on a 10-year par value bond with 4% semiannual coupons, we must evaluate both the yield to maturity and the yield to call. The minimum yield is the lower of the two, and it requires solving for the internal rate of return that equates cash flows to the purchase price, adjusting for whether the bond is called or held to maturity.
Explanation:Mary purchased a 10-year par value bond with semiannual coupons at a nominal annual rate of 4% convertible semiannually at a price of 1021.50. The bond may be called starting at the end of year 5 for a par value of 1100. To determine the minimum yield Mary could receive, expressed as a nominal annual rate of interest convertible semiannually, we would need to consider two scenarios: if the bond is held to maturity and if the bond is called at the earliest date possible.
For holding to maturity at 10 years, we calculate the yield based on the purchase price, semiannual interest payments, and face value redemption. But for an early call at 5 years, we calculate based on receiving par value at the call date plus interest payments up to that point. The minimum yield would be the lower of the two calculated yields since the company could decide to call the bond early if interest rates decline, meaning the yield to call could potentially become the realized yield.
Calculating the yield involves finding the internal rate of return (IRR) that equates the present value of expected cash flows from the bond (interest payments plus principal repaid) to the purchase price. This calculation requires a financial calculator or software capable of solving for IRR. The yield to maturity might differ from the yield to call, with the latter being relevant if the bond is repurchased by the issuer at the call date. The yield to call calculation must account for the bond being redeemed at 1100 instead of the face value, and thus yields a different return than holding until maturity.
On the basis of this information, which of the following statements is CORRECT? a. Prestopino's cash on the balance sheet at the end of the current year must be lower than the cash it had on the balance sheet at the previous year. b. Prestopino had negative net income in the current year. c. Prestopino had positive net income in the current year, but its income was less than its previous year's income. d. Prestopino's cash flow provided by operations in the current year must be higher than in the previous year. e. Prestopino's depreciation expense in the current year was less than $150,000.
Answer:
b. Prestopino had negative net income in the current year
Explanation:
Retained earnings at the end of previous year were $700,000, but retained earnings at the end of current year had declined to $320,000.
• The company does not pay dividends.
• The company's depreciation expense is its only non-cash expense; it has no amortization charges.
• The company has no non-cash revenues.
• The company's net cash flow (NCF) for current year was $150,000.
On the basis of this information, which of the following statements is CORRECT? Prestopino had negative net income in the current year
Prestopino DECPRECIATION expense in the current year was less than $150,000 and Prestopino had postive net income in the currnet year however, this income was less than it was in the previous year income.
Prestopino NCF in the current year must be higher than its NCF in the previous year and it cash on the balance at the end of the year must be lower than the cash it had on the balance sheet at the end of previous year