Answer:
differing opinions on the point we are on the Laffer Curve
A
Explanation:
The Laffer Curve is a supply side economic theory developed by Arthur Laffer in 1974.
The curve depicts the relationship between tax rates and tax revenue
According to this theory, higher income tax rate reduces the incentive of labour to work and invest due to the fact that labour would have to pay higher tax. This means that at some point, increase in the tax rate would decrease government revenue rather than increase it.
The theory submits that there is an optimal tax rate at which tax income is maximised. Once this point is surpassed, increase in tax rate would reduce government revenue
Price ceiling is when the government or an agency of the government sets the maximum price for a product. It is binding when it is set below equilibrium price.
Effects of a binding price ceiling
1. It leads to shortages
2. it leads to the development of black markets
3. it prevents producers from raising price beyond a certain price
4. It lowers the price consumers pay for a product. This increases consumer surplus
A rent ceiling would lead to shortage of houses and a reduction of the quality of available housing.
i.What is a back yard garden?
ii.State three benefits that can be derived from a backyard garden.
Answer:
a back yard garden is a graden located in residential property
ii) lessen the amount of groceries bought thus less money spentfreshly grown vegetables and fruits are consumed moreyou get to decide what pesticides and fertilizers you want to useHadley Corporation, which has only one product, has provided the following data concerning its most recent month of operations: Selling price $ 185 Units in beginning inventory 100 Units produced 1,970 Units sold 1,380 Units in ending inventory 690 Variable costs per unit: Direct materials $ 75 Direct labor $ 32 Variable manufacturing overhead $ 12 Variable selling and administrative expense $ 11 Fixed costs: Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 19,700 Fixed selling and administrative expense $ 30,360 What is the total period cost for the month under variable costing?
Answer:
Total period cost for the month $65,240
Explanation:
Product cost under variable costing = Direct materials + Direct labor + Variable overheads
Period cost under variable costing = Fixed manufacturing overheads + All non manufacturing overheads (Variable and fixed)
Calculation of the total period cost using variable costing
Variable selling and administrative expense ($11 × 1,380 units)
$15,180
Fixed manufacturing overhead
$19,700
Fixed selling and administrative expense
$30,360
Total period cost for the month
$65,240
Manetti Corporation produces and sells a single product. Data concerning that product appear below: The break-even in monthly unit sales is closest to: Group of answer choices
Answer: 4,030 units
Explanation:
The breakeven point of sales can be calculated by the formula:
= Fixed cost / Contribution margin
Contribution margin = Selling price per unit - Variable cost per unit
= 150 - 73.50
= $76.50
Breakeven point of sales = 308,295 / 76.50
= 4,030 units
(Deferred Tax Asset with and without valuation Account) Jennifer Capriati Corp. has a deferred tax asset account with a balance of $150,000 at the end of 2016 due to a single cumulative temporary difference of$375,000. At the end of 2017, this same temporary difference has increased to a cumulative amount of $450,000. Taxable income for 2017 is$820,000. The tax rate is 40% for all years. No valuation account related to the deferred tax asset is in existence at the end of 2016. Instructions (a) Record income tax expense, deferred income taxes, and income taxes payable for 2017, assuming that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized. (b) Assuming that it is more likely than not that$30,000 of the deferred tax asset will not be realized, prepare the journal entry at the end of 2017 to record the valuation account.
Answer:
a. Income Tax Expense (Dr.) $298,000
Deferred Tax (Dr.) $30,000
Income Tax Payable (Cr.) $328,000
Explanation:
b. Income Tax expense (Dr.) $30,000
Allowance to reduce deferred tax value to NRV (Cr.) $30,000
Income tax payable is calculated based on tax rate of 40%.
$820,000 * 40% = $382,000
U.S. companies moving into the international market need to be sensitive to the need for local country or regional responsiveness because of Group of answer choices
Answer: consumer needs, political and legal structures, and social norms vary by country.
Explanation:
It should be noted that different countries have different customer needs, values and social norms with regards to how business is done.
Therefore, it's vital for any company that's moving into the international market to always have this in mind and therefore should be sensitive to these needs in order to achieve its goals.
Zero Calories Company has 16,000 shares of cumulative preferred 1% stock, $40 par and 80,000 shares of $150 par common stock. The following amounts were distributed as dividends:
Year 1 $21,600
Year 2 4,000
Year 3 100,800
Determine the dividends per share for preferred and common stock for each year.
The quantity demanded x for a product is inversely proportional to the cube of the price p for p > 1. When the price is $10 per unit, the quantity demanded is 64 units. The initial cost is $140 and the cost per unit is $4. What price will yield a maximum profit? (Round your answer to two decimal places.)
$______
Answer:
$6.00
Explanation:
Given data
quantity demanded ( x ) ∝ 1 / p^3 for p > 1
when p = $10/unit , x = 64
initial cost = $140, cost per unit = $4
Determine the price that will yield a maximum profit
x = k/p^3 ----- ( 1 ). when x = 64 , p = $10 , k = constant
64 = k/10^3
k = 64 * ( 10^3 )
= 64000
back to equation 1
x = 64000 / p^3
∴ p = 40 / ∛x
next calculate the value of revenue generated
Revenue(Rx) = P(price ) * x ( quantity )
= 40 / ∛x * x = 40 x^2/3
next calculate Total cost of product
C(x) = 140 + 4x
Maximum Profit generated = R(x) - C(x) = 0
= 40x^2/3 - 140 + 4x = 0
= 40(2/3) x^(2/3 -1) - 0 - 4 = 0
∴ ∛x = 20/3 ∴ x = (20/3 ) ^3 = 296
profit is maximum at x(quantity demanded ) = 296 units
hence the price that will yield a maximum profit
P = 40 / ∛x
= ( 40 / (20/3) ) = $6
Walters manufactures a specialty food product that can currently be sold for $21.50 per unit and has 19,500 units on hand. Alternatively, it can be further processed at a cost of $11,500 and converted into 11,500 units of Deluxe and 5,500 units of Super. The selling price of Deluxe and Super are $31.50 and $19.50, respectively. The incremental net income of processing further would be:
Answer:
the incremental net income of processing further is $38,750
Explanation:
The computation of the incremental net income of processing further is given below:
= (11,500 units × $31.50 + 5,500 units × $19.50 - $11,500) - ($19,500 × $21.50)
= ($362,250 + $107,250 - $11,500) - $419,250
= $38,750
Hence, the incremental net income of processing further is $38,750
Transactions for Jayne Company for the month of June are presented below.
June:
1 Issues common stock to investors in exchange for $5,000 cash.
2 Buys equipment on account for $1,100.
3 Pays $740 to landlord for June rent.
12 Sends Wil Wheaton a bill for $700 after completing welding work.
Required:
Journalize the transaction.
Answer:
June 1
Debit : Cash $5,000
Credit : Common Stock $5,000
June 2
Debit : equipment $1,100
Credit : account payable $1,100
Explanation:
Journalize the transaction.
If a company reports a net loss, it Group of answer choices may still have a net increase in cash. will not be able to pay cash dividends. will not be able to get a loan. will not be able to make capital expenditures.
Answer:
may still have a net increase in cash
Explanation:
In the case when the company recognized the net loss so it might be the condition that there is an increase in the cash balance as in the case as the closing balance should be more than the beginning balance of cash
So as per the given question, the above should be the answer and the same is relevant
Lei Corporation has bonds on the market with 12.5 years to maturity, a YTM of 7.2 percent, a par value of $1,000, and a current price of $1,030. The bonds make semiannual payments. What must the coupon rate be on these bonds
Answer:
Coupon rate= 19.1%
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Years to maturity= 12.5 years
YTM= 7.2 percent
Par value= $1,000
Current price= $1,030
To calculate the coupon, we need to use a financial calculator:
Function= CMPD
n= 12.5
I%= 7.2
PV= -1,030
PMT= solve = $191
FV= -1,000
Now, the coupon rate:
Coupon rate= 191/1,000
Coupon rate= 19.1%
Darius, Inc. has the following income statement (in millions): DARIUS, INC. Income Statement For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Net Sales $300 Cost of Goods Sold 120 Gross Profit 180 Operating Expenses 44 Net Income $136 Using vertical analysis, what percentage is assigned to Cost of Goods Sold? Group of answer choices 30% 40% 100% None of the above
Answer:
40%
Explanation:
Calculation to determine what percentage is assigned to Cost of Goods Sold
Using this formula
Cost of Goods Sold percentage=
Cost of Goods Sold /Net Sales
Let plug in the formula
Cost of Goods Sold percentage=$120/$300*100
Cost of Goods Sold percentage=0.40*100
Cost of Goods Sold percentage=40%
Therefore the percentage assigned to Cost of Goods Sold is 40%
NetonBe makes sweaters, which traditionally involved the following steps: dyeing (i.e., into six different colors), knitting of the dyed fabric into three sizes each (small, medium, and large) and then distributing to the stores. As such, there were 18 different sweater color & size combinations in the end, each with a demand that is normally distributed with a mean of 1,000 and a standard deviation of 100. NetonBe has just developed a new system that allows them to knit a generic color sweater first, and then dyeing this generic sweater. As such, they only need to hold safety inventory for the three sizes, each with an average demand of 6,000. What would be the standard deviation in demand for each of these three generic sweaters?
a) Approximately 600
b) Approximately 300
c) Approximately 245
d) Approximately 60
Answer:
NetonBe
The standard deviation in demand for each of these three generic sweaters is:
a) Approximately 600
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Different sweater color & size combinations in the end = 18
Normally distributed demand mean of size = 1,000
Total demand of sizes = 18,000
Standard deviation of each size = 100
Standard deviation = 10% of mean (100/1,000 * 100)
Standard deviation for the total sizes = 1,800 (18,000 * 10%)
Average demand of new three sizes = 6,000
Total demand for the three new sizes = 18,000 (6,000 * 3)
Therefore, the standard deviation in demand for each of these three generic sweaters will be = 600 (6,000 * 10%)
Alternative Financing Plans
Owen Co. is considering the following alternative financing plans:
Plan 1 Plan 2
Issue 7% bonds (at face value) $5,000,000 $3,400,000
Issue preferred $1 stock, $20 par — 3,600,000
Issue common stock, $25 par 5,000,000 3,000,000
Income tax is estimated at 40% of income.
Determine the earnings per share of common stock, assuming income before bond interest and income tax is $750,000.
Enter answers in dollars and cents, rounding to the nearest whole cent.
Plan 1 $_____________________ Earnings per share on common stock
Plan 2 $_______________________ Earnings per share on common stock
Answer:
Owen Co.
Alternative Financing Plans
Plan 1 Plan 2
Earnings per share $1.20 $1.06
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Plan 1 Plan 2
Issue 7% bonds (at face value) $5,000,000 $3,400,000
Issue preferred $1 stock, $20 par — 3,600,000
Issue common stock, $25 par 5,000,000 3,000,000
Income tax is estimated at 40% of income.
EBIT = $750,000 $750,000
Interest on bonds 350,000 238,000
Income before taxes $400,000 $512,000
Income tax 160,000 204,800
Net income $240,000 $307,200
Preferred dividend - $180,000
Earnings available to common
stockholders $240,000 $127,200
Outstanding shares 200,000 120,000
Earnings per share $1.20 $1.06
$1.20 ($240,000/200,000) $1.06 ($127,200/120,000)
Preferred stock dividend rate = 5% ($1/$20 * 100)
Preferred stock dividend = $180,000 ($3,600,000/$20 * $1)
or 5% of $3,600,000
If the keyword an advertiser is bidding on is used in the ad and on the landing page, then the advertiser will receive a higher Quality Score for Group of answer choices higher expected CTR more positive landing page experiences by searchers lower bounce rate ad relevance
Answer:
If the keyword an advertiser is bidding on is used in the ad and on the landing page, then the advertiser will receive a higher Quality Score for
ad relevance.
Explanation:
Ad relevance is a component that gives an advertiser higher quality score. It is an indication that the keyword is optimized to meet the customer's search query. It shows how closely the ad matches the customer's search because a correlation exists between the keyword, the ad, and the post-click landing page. It is paramount to achieve ad relevance in any pay-per-click advertising (PPC), otherwise called search engine marketing (SEM) or search advertising, to justify the ad costs.
Sheffield Corp. has a materials price standard of $2.00 per pound. 4900 pounds of materials were purchased at $2.20 a pound. The actual quantity of materials used was 4900 pounds, although the standard quantity allowed for the output was 4000 pounds. Sheffield Corp.'s materials quantity variance is:_____.
a. $1980 U.
b. $1800 F.
c. $1800 U.
d. $1980 F.
Answer:
a. $1,980 U
Explanation:
We will compute the direct materials quantity variance using the formula below.
Direct materials quantity variance =
(Standard quantity allowed - Actual quantity of materials) × Materials price standard
Fixing in the values, we'll have;
Direct materials quantity variance
= (4,000 pounds - 4,900 pounds) × $2.20 per pound
= -900 pounds × $2.20 per pound
= -$1,980
= $1,980 U
Which of the following control activities should be taken to reduce the risk of incorrect processing in a newly installed computerized accounting system? Multiple Choice Segregation of duties. Ensure proper authorization of transactions. Adequately safeguard assets. Independently verify the transactions.
Answer: Independently verify the transactions.
Explanation:
As the computerized accounting system is new, there is a certain warranted level of distrust in it which will only go away after the system consistently performs well.
Until such a time, it is important that every transaction that is processed by the system is independently verified so as to see if the system processed the transaction well. Only after satisfactory results over a period of time will the system become trusted.
Robot uses competitive analysis processs to collect data on what their competitors are doing. Which of the following is not a test does the company puts each competitor's robot through?
A. Drop.
B. Lab.
C. Edge.
D. Straight line.
E. Box.
Answer:
Drop
Explanation:
Competitive Analysis
This is commonly refered to as a form of research review and final evaluation of one's competitors. It is beneficial due to the fact that the information you obtained/known can help you to be based on your competitor weaknesses
When starting this analysis, always you set up expectations that can be achieved so that one's team has enough time to fully research, analyze, and share their findings.
Competitive analysis, as a part of your business planning, is a means by which an individual believes that their business will survive and thrive competitively in the market because the individual has full attachment to current competitors and one's potential competition too. Putting the robot through a drop test is not correct as it may destroy it.
For each of the below, indicate where each item should be presented in the statement of cash flows (using the indirect method) using the legend below. Also, indicate how cash flows are affected. Legend for BLANK 1: A - operating activities B - investing activities C - financing activities D - significant noncash investing and financing activities Legend for BLANK 2: I - Increase D - Decrease N - No effect
Answer:
Blank 1 Blank 2
i. Depreciation expense A I
ii. Purchase of office equipment B D
iii. Decrease in accounts receivable A I
iv. Payment of cash dividends C D
v. Conversion of bonds into common stock D N
vi. Sold land and warehouse used in the corp. B I
vii. Gain on sale of land and warehouse in part vi. A D
viii. Issued common stock for cash C I
ix. Decrease in accounts payable A D
x. Increase in inventory A D
Explanation:
Note: This question is not complete. The complete question is therefore provided before answering the question. See the attached pdf for the complete question.
How each of the item will appear in the the statement of cash flows (using the indirect method) is also provided below:
XYZ Company
Statement of Cash Flows (Indirect Method Format)
For the year...
Details $ $
Operating activities:
Net profit xxx
Adjustment to reconcile net income:
i. Depreciation expense xx
iii. Decrease in accounts receivable xx
vii. Gain on sale of land and warehouse in part vi. (xx)
ix. Decrease in accounts payable (xx)
x. Increase in inventory (xx)
Net cash flows from operating activities xxx
Investing activities:
ii. Purchase of office equipment (xx)
vi. Sold land and warehouse used in the corporation xx
Net cash flows from investing activities xxx
Financing activities:
iv. Payment of cash dividends (xx)
viii. Issued common stock for cash xx
Net cash flows from investing activities xxx
Net cash flow for the year xxx
Beginning cash balance xxx
Ending cash balance xxx
Note: The does not affect the cash flows statement:
v. Conversion of bonds into common stock
Present value Present value of an
Periods of $1 at 9% Annuity of $1 at 9%
1 0.9174 0.9174
2 0.8417 1.7591
3 0.7722 2.5313
4 0.7084 3.2397
Cliff Co. wants to purchase a machine for $82,000, but needs to earn a return of 9%. The expected year-end net cash flows are $32,000 in each of the first three years, and $36,000 in the fourth year. What is the machine's net present value?
a. $(998).
b. $24,504.
c. $106,504.
d. $(56,498).
e. $132,000.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Net present value is the present value of after-tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.
NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator
Only projects with a positive NPV should be accepted. A project with a negative NPV should not be chosen because it isn't profitable.
When choosing between positive NPV projects, choose the project with the highest NPV first because it is the most profitable.
Cash flow in year 0 = $-82,000
Cash flow in year 1 = $32,000
Cash flow in year 2 = $32,000
Cash flow in year 3 = $32,000
Cash flow in year 4 = $36,000
I = 9%
NPV = $24,504.
To find the NPV using a financial calculator:
1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
3. Press compute
Beginning work in process are 40,000 units and units started this period are 20,000 units. The total units to account for are:______.
Answer: 60,000
Explanation:
Since we are given the information that the beginning work in process are 40,000 units and units started this period are 20,000 units, then the total units to account for will be the addition of the beginning work in process and the units started this period. This will be:
= 40000 + 20000
= 60000
Therefore, the total units to account for is 60000.
Ormand Organic Grocery has invested in a yogurt stand for its store. The investment cost the company $100,000. Variable materials, preparation, and marketing costs are expected to be $1.30 per unit and fixed costs are estimated at $7,400 a year. If actual sales were 21,400 servings, what would the ROI be using the sales price of $2.40
Answer:
15.4%
Explanation:
Calculation to determine what would the ROI be
ROI=[ ( $2.40 - $1.30) * 21,400 - $7,400]/100,000
ROI=($1.1 * 14,000)/100,000
ROI=$15,400/100,000
ROI=0.154*100
ROI=15.4%
Therefore the ROI would be 15.4%
Innovative Consulting Co. has the following accounts in its ledger: Cash, Accounts Receivable, Supplies, Office Equipment, Accounts Payable, Common Stock, Retained Earnings, Dividends, Fees Earned, Rent Expense, Advertising Expense, Utilities Expense, Miscellaneous Expense. Journalize the following selected transactions for October 20Y2 in a two-column journal. Journal entry explanations may be omitted. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Oct. 1. Paid rent for the month, $4,300. 3. Paid advertising expense, $2,750. 5. Paid cash for supplies, $1,180. 6. Purchased office equipment on account, $18,100. 12. Received cash from customers on account, $5,900. 20. Paid creditor on account, $1,730. 27. Paid cash for miscellaneous expenses, $750. 30. Paid telephone bill for the month, $280. 31. Fees earned and billed to customers for the month, $39,300. 31. Paid electricity bill for the month, $470. 31. Paid dividends, $3,000.
Answer:
Date Accounts title Debit$ Credit$
1-Oct Rent expense Account 4300
Cash account 4300
3-Oct Advertisement expense 2760
Cash account 2760
5-Oct Supplies Account 1180
Cash account 1180
6-Oct Office equipment Account 18100
Accounts payable 18100
10-Oct Cash account 5900
Accounts receivable 5900
15-Oct Accounts payable 1730
Cash account 1730
27-Oct Misc expense Account 750
Cash account 750
30-Oct Utility expense Account 280
Cash account 280
31-Oct Accounts receivable Account 39300
Service revenue 39300
31-Oct Utility expense Account 470
Cash account 470
31-Oct Jason payne, Drawings 3000
Cash account 3000
The ________ function is responsible for making sure customers are aware of the company's products. Group of answer choices
Answer:
sales and marketing.
Explanation:
The sales and marketing function is essential to ensure that the customer knows and has access to the company's products through an effective communication, distribution and customer service system.
There needs to be planning and research to identify who your potential consumer is, what are their needs and preferences, where they usually buy the product, how often, what their income, which media they access most, etc., so that there is the correct allocation of resources for advertising, product distribution and other variables, so that the product is available to the customer in the right place, in the right quantity, at the right time and quality.
Explain the term "marginal rate of technical substitution." (Assume a two-input production function.)
Answer:
La relación marginal técnica de sustitución (RMTS) expresa la proporción en que un factor productivo se puede sustituir por otro, manteniendo constante la producción total.
Esta relación técnica busca sistemáticamente obtener la cantidad de un factor de producción que hay que disminuir con el objetivo de aumentar en cierto nivel, otro factor productivo. En tal caso la curva de la producción se mantiene en la misma isocuanta de tal forma que tenemos: RMTS= Δ K / Δ L.
Explanation:
.
Westside Plumbing and Heating Company is offered a contract for$100,000 to provide plumbing for a new building. The labor and equip-ment costs are calculated to be $60,000 for fulfilling the contract. West-side has materials in its inventory to complete the job. The raw ma-terials initially cost the firm $50,000; however the material prices havedeclined in the interim and now cost only $37,500. Thus if thefirmchose not to accept the contract and sells the materials, they wouldincur a loss of $12,500. Material prices are not expected to go up inthe future. Should Westside accept the contract. Explain your answer.
Answer:
Westside Plumbing and Heating Company
Westside should accept the contract.
By accepting the contract at the price of $100,000, Westside incurs a total cost of $97,500 and makes a little profit of $2,500 ($100,000 - $97,500). The contract enables Westside to utilize the materials that it has in inventory instead of allowing it to deteriorate further in value.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Contract price = $100,000
Labor and equipment costs = $60,000
Original cost of materials = $50,000
Materials market price = $37,500
Total costs to be incurred = $97,500 ($60,000 + $37,500)
Profit to be earned = $2,500 ($100,000 - $97,500)
A company receives $176, of which $16 is for sales tax. The journal entry to record the sale would include a
Answer:
Explanation:
Cash 176
Sales revenue. 160
Sales tax payable 16
Lil Uzi Vert or Gunna?
Answer:
Lil uzi
Explanation:
In deciding who should chair the wellness committee, several members identified Ian, a tall, handsome 40-ish staff accountant with a lively sense of humor, as someone who would do a good job. It is possible that the committee members were operating under which leadership approach?
a. Traits approach
b. Situational approach
c. Functional approach
d. Relational approach
Answer:
a. Traits approach
Explanation:
It is correct to state that the committee members were operating under the leadership traits approach, which corresponds to the collective perception of an individual's personality through their personal characteristics that are outstanding and that make them stand out among other individuals.
As in the case of Ian, who was perceived by many members as a person with a lively sense of humor, as someone who would do a good job.
Waupaca Company establishes a $350 petty cash fund on September 9. On September 30, the fund shows $104 in cash along with receipts for the following expenditures: printing expenses, $40; postage expenses, $123; and miscellaneous expenses, $80. The petty cashier could not account for a $3 shortage in the fund.
Prepare:
(1) the September 9 entry to establish the fund,
(2) the September 30 entry to reimburse the fund, and
(3) an October 1 entry to increase the fund to $400.
Answer: Please see explanation for answers
Explanation:
Journal to record establishment of fund
Date Account titles and explanation Debit Credit
Sept 9 Petty cash $350
To Cash $350
Journal to record the reimbursement of petty cash fund
Date Account titles and explanation Debit Credit
September 30 printing expenses $40
Postage expense $123
Miscellaneous expenses $80
Cash shortage - not accounted for $3
To Cash $246
Journal to show the increment of fund to $400
Date Account titles and explanation Debit Credit
October 1 Petty cash $50
To Cash $50
Calculation : ($400 - $350)=$50