Answer:
1. 3 years and 9 months
2. $16,439,325
3. 20.33 %
Explanation:
The Summary of the Cash Flows for this project will be as follows :
Year 0 - $7,125,000
Year 1 $1,875,000
Year 2 $1,875,000
Year 3 $1,875,000
Year 4 $1,875,000
Year 5 $1,875,000
Year 6 $1,875,000
Year 7 $1,875,000
Year 8 $1,875,000
Payback Period
$7,125,000 = Year 1 ($1,875,000) + Year 1 ($1,875,000) + Year 1 ($1,875,000) + $1,500,000 / $1,875,000
= 3 years and 9 months
Net Present Value (NPV)
Calculation using a financial calculator :
- $7,125,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
I/YR 12%
Shift NPV $16,439,325
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Calculation using a financial calculator :
- $7,125,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
$1,875,000 CFj
Shift IRR 20.33 %
Sheridan Company sells its product for $7100 per unit. Variable costs per unit are: manufacturing, $4400, and selling and administrative, $100. Fixed costs are: $18000 manufacturing overhead, and $24000 selling and administrative. There was no beginning inventory at 1/1/18. Production was 20 units per year in 2018–2020. Sales were 20 units in 2018, 16 units in 2019, and 24 units in 2020. Income under absorption costing for 2020 is
Answer:
Sheridan Company
Income Statement
For the year ended December 31, 202x
Sales revenue $170,400
Cost of goods sold ($129,600)
Gross profit $40,800
Period costs ($24,000)
Operating income $16,800
cost of goods manufactured 2019 (or 2020, it is the same)= (20 x $4,500) + $18,000 = $108,000 / 20 = $5,400 per unit
COGS 2020 = 24 x $5,400 = $129,600
sales revenue = 24 x $7,100 = $170,400
Which of the following accurately represents the "split cost" for analyzing the direct materials flexible budget variance?
A) Actual Quantity x Actual Price
B) Actual Quantity x Standard Price
C) Standard Quantity x Actual Price
D) Standard Quantity x Standard Price
E) None of the above
Answer: B. Actual Quantity x Standard Price
Explanation:
The split cost" for analyzing the direct materials flexible budget variance is represented by the actual quantity multiplied by the standard price.
It should be noted that the flexible budget variance is denoted as the difference that occurs between the results which are gotten through the model of the flexible budget and the actual results.
The total market value of General Motors (GM) is $10 billion. GM has a market value of $7 billion of equity and a face value of $12 billion of debt. What are the weights in equity and debt that are used for calculating the WACC? A. 0.7, 0.3 B. 0.3, 0.7 C. 0.35, 0.65 D. cannot be determined
Answer:
A
Explanation:
The market value of equity and debt are used in calculating the weights when determining WACC
Total market value = market value of debt + market value of equity
$10 billion = 7 billion + market value of debt
market value of debt = $3 billion
weight of debt = $3 billion / $10 billion =0.3
weight of equity = $7 billion / $10 billion = 0.7
An auto manufacturer uses 500 tons of steel per day. The company pays $1100 per ton of steel purchased, and each order incurs a fixed cost of $2250. The holding cost is $275 per ton of steel per year. Using the EOQ model, calculate the optimal order quantity, cycle length, and average cost per year
Answer:
economic order quantity (EOQ) = √(2SD/H)
D = annual demand = I will assume that the company works during 250 days per year (from Monday to Friday) = 250 x 500 = 125,000
S = order cost = $2,250
H = holding cost = $275
EOQ = √[(2 x 2,250 x 125,000) / 275] = 1,430.19 ≈ 1,430 tons
cycle length:
125,000 / 1,430 = 87.4 purchases per year
365 days / 87.4 = place a purchase order every 4.2 days
total annual cost:
total costs = (87.4 x $2,250) + (125,000 x $1,100) + (1,430/2 x $275) = $196,650 + $137,500,000 + $196,625 = $137,893,275
Real GDP refers to _____. rev: 04_09_2018 Multiple Choice GDP data that embodies changes in the price level but not changes in physical output GDP data that does not reflect changes in both physical output and the price level GDP data that has been adjusted for changes in the price level the value of the domestic output after adjustments have been made for environmental pollution and changes in the distribution of income
Answer: GDP data that has been adjusted for changes in the price level
Explanation:
Real GDP refers to the Nominal GDP adjusted for inflation. Nominal GDP calculates the value of final goods and services in the Economy by using the price levels of that year so if inflation has occurred, comparing it to previous years would be inaccurate.
The Real GDP would use the price levels of a base year to calculate the GDP of the current year so that the effect of inflation may be negated and the real growth of the economy can be seen.
A worker-machine chart determines whether worker and machine tasks are conducted effectively.
a) true
b) false
Answer: true
Explanation: A worker-machine chart is a chart that helps to determine if worker and machine time are used efficiently and also the amount of time lost due to forces beyond one's control and/or set aside for rest and relaxation (downtime). It also determine how many machines the operation can manage, to study the activities of workers involved and are good for identifying working and idle time for workers and machine. From these it can be deduced if worker and machine tasks are conducted effectively.
Number of setups 20 20 Machining hours 1000 4000 Orders packed 150 350 Number of products manufactured 600 400 If machining hours are used as a base under traditional casting, how much overhead is assigned to Product A1 each year?
Answer:
$96,000
Explanation:
The computation of the overhead amount assigned to Product A1 each year is shown below:
= Overhead cost incurred per year ÷ number of hours worked by machine department × machine hours at Product A1
= $480,000 ÷ 5,000 hours × 1,000 hours
= $96,000
We simply applied the above formula so that the overhead cost assigned could come
Using CPM, when activity times are not known with certainty, we still can determine how long it will actually take to complete the project.A. TrueB. False
Answer: False
Explanation:
Corporate performance management (CPM) refers to the various methods including metrics, processes and systems that are used in the management of business performance.
When determining how long it will take to complete a project, CPM assumes that the Activity times estimated are known with certainty. If this is not the case then under CPM, we cannot determine how long it will actually take to complete a project.
Convergence property implies that on the delivery day,
A. cost-of-carry is paid
B. gain on the long position equals loss on the short position
C. observed futures price equals observed spot price
D. hedgers make money
Answer:
C.
Explanation:
Convergence property strictly implies that on the delivery day the observed futures price equals the observed spot price. In the markets these two prices must converge, If this does not happen, then this creates an arbitrage opportunity which ultimately brings with it the possibility for a risk-free profit, which is the act of buying an asset and immediately selling the same asset for a higher price.
During the month of February, Victor Services had cash receipts of $8,400 and cash disbursements of $10,400. The February 28 cash balance was $3,600. What was the February 1 beginning cash balance?
Answer:
$5,600
Explanation:
Calculation for the beginning cash balance
Using this formula
Beginning cash balance=Cash Balance - Cash Receipts + Cash Disbursements
Let plug in the formula
Beginning cash balance=$3,600-$8,400+$10,400
Beginning cash balance=$5,600
Therefore the Beginning cash balance will be $5,600
Which of the following statements regarding supply chain customer service is most accurate?
a. The most common form of supply chain is the collaborative-response efficiency strategy.
b. In order for a supply chain to work effectively, key decisions should be made by a third-party logistics provider.
c. The longer the supply chain the greater the economies of scale and the better the profit margins.
d. Supply chains should consider the needs of consumers provided those needs are consistent with marketing strategies.
e. Supply chain managers often need to make trade-offs between efficiency and responsiveness.
Answer:
d. Supply chains should consider the needs of consumers provided those needs are consistent with marketing strategies.
Explanation:
In order for supply chain customer service to be effective, it is necessary to focus on customer needs and these needs must be aligned with the company's marketing strategies.
In other words, each stage of the supply chain must operate in an integrated manner, so that each process is synergistic and so that the final consumer can receive the product at the right time, in the right quantity and in the right quality. Therefore, supply chain management will improve each step of the process, guaranteeing the quality of the processes, the reduction of time, the reduction of costs and waste and ensuring the continuous improvement of the process, which will make the product go through each channel effectively, generating value and strengthening the relationship between the company and the consumer.
Here is some pricing information for a pair of jeans from different countries. Country Price of a pair of jeans Actual Exchange Rate Israel 188 shekels 4.79 shekels/$ Indonesia 300,000 rupiah 9,430 rupiah/$ Mexico 530 pesos 13.3 pesos /$ For each country, compute the predicted exchange rate of the local currency per U.S. dollar. (Assume U.S. price of a pair of jean is $40). Which country (or countries) does the purchase power parity hold?
Answer:
Israel and Mexico
Explanation:
The average annual return over the period 1886-2006 for stocks that comprise the S&P 500 is 8%, and the standard deviation of returns is 20%. Based on these numbers what is a 95% confidence interval for 2007 returns?
Answer:
The confidence interval for 2007 returns are 32%, 48 %
Explanation:
As per 9% rule
Range = mean +/- 2*Standard deviation
Range = 8 +/- 2*20
Range = 8-40 to 8+40
Range = -32 to 48
Achieving high product quality lowers operating costs because of the effect of quality on:___________.
a. shipping costs
b. employee productivity
c. corporate-level planning
d. customer satisfaction
Answer:
Option C, corporate-level planning, is the right answer.
Explanation:
Option C, “corporate-level planning” is the correct answer because it is the corporate planning according to which every employee has to work. If the quality of planning is good then the firm will produce higher output with lower operating cost and if the planning is not good or suitable then the firm can increase the productivity but operating cost may go very high. Therefore, option C is right.
A natural monopoly exists when a single seller experiences ____________ average total costs than any potential competitor.
Answer:
lower
Explanation:
A natural monopoly appears when there are high entry costs like large infrastructure costs or economies of scale where a company can provide the products at a lower costs than others which provides a big advantage to the firm in the market and makes it difficult for any potential competitor to be able to compete. According to that, the answer is that a natural monopoly exists when a single seller experiences lower average total costs than any potential competitor as this represents a barrier for the competitor to be able to enter the market.
Opera Corp. uses the dollar-value LIFO method of computing its inventory cost. Data for the past three years is as follows: Dec 31, 20X0, Inventory at end-of-year prices = $65,000 (price index = 1.00); Dec 31, 20X1, Inventory at end-of-year prices = $126,000 (price index = 1.05); Dec 31, 20X2, Inventory at end-of-year prices = $135,000 (price index = 1.10). What is the 20X0 inventory balance using dollar-value LIFO?
a. $65,000.
b. $61,904.
c. $122,727.
d. $135,000
Answer:
a. $65,000.
Explanation:
since the price index for year 20x0 is 1, then the inventory balance using dollar value LIFO = $65,000 / 1 = $65,000.
Dollar value LIFO works in cost layers, or pools of inventory.
E.g. the 20x1 inventory would be worth:
($126,000 / 1.05) = $120,000
($120,000 - $65,000) x 1.05 = $57,750
value of 20x1 inventory = $65,000 + $57,750 = $122,750
Palmer Company has $5,000,000 of 15-year maturity bonds outstanding. Each bond has a maturity value of $1,000, an annual coupon of 12.0%. The bonds can be called at any time with a premium of $50 per bond. If the bonds are called, the company must pay flotation costs of $10 per new refunding bond. Ignore tax considerations ⎯assume that the firm's tax rate is zero.The company's decision of whether to call the bonds depends critically on the current interest rate on newly issued bonds. What is the breakeven interest rate, the rate below which it would be profitable to call in the bonds?
Answer:
11.6%
Explanation:
the total cost of calling the bonds = ($50 + $10) x ($5,000,000 / $1,000) = $300,000
the bonds' coupon payment = $5,000,000 x 12% = $600,000
the company should call the bonds only if it is profitable, and the savings are equal or higher than the costs
cost of calling the bonds ≤ number of years x (coupon - rate) x total bonds
$300,000 = 15 x [$600,000 - (rate x $5,000,000)]
$300,000 / 15 = $600,000 - (rate x $5,000,000)
$20,000 = $600,000 - (rate x $5,000,000)
rate x $5,000,000 = $580,000
rate = $580,000 / $5,000,000 = 0.116 = 11.6%
The Unique Bookshelf Company is considering the purchase of a custom delivery van costing approximately $50,000. Using a discount rate of 20%, the present value of future cost savings is estimated at $51,200. To yield the 20% return, the actual cost of the van should not exceed the $50,000 estimate by more than:
Answer:
$1,200
Explanation:
Given that
Purchase of a customer delivery van = $50,000
discount rate = 20%
Present value of future cost savings = $51,200
Yield = 20%
Based on the above information, as per the net present value the initial cost of the equipment should not be more than the present value of cash inflows i.e. $51,200
So the more than amount is
= $51,200 - $50,000
= $1,200
The present value is the monetary value of the future cash inflows or outflows. It is determined based upon the differences in the discount rates in the future that is estimated as per the current growth rates.
If the company wants to yield a 20% return then the actual cost must not be estimated at more than $1,200.
Computation:
GIven,
Purchase cost =$50,000
Discount rate and yield rate =20%
Present value of future cost savings =$51,200
[tex]\rm{Exceeding\; Amount}=Present\;Value-Purchase\;Cost\\\\=\$51,200-\$50,000\\\\=\$1,200[/tex]
As per the net present value of the van, the initial cost that is the purchase price of the van should not be more than the present value of the future cost savings or the present value of the future cash inflows.
In this case, the present value of $50,000 cannot exceed this limit.
Therefore, in this case, the exceeding amount is $1,200.
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What increases the competitive pressures associated with the threat of entry?
Answer: E. When newcomers can expect to earn attractive profits
Explanation:
The Threat of Entry refers to the threat that companies that are already in the market face from companies that are looking to enter the market.
If the market is so profitable that newcomers can expect to make attractive profits, a lot of companies will come into the market to make said profits which will increase the competition in the market.
When the Ideal State is higher than the Actual State, from the perspective of marketers, it is referred to as
Answer:
When the Ideal State is higher than the Actual State, from the perspective of marketers, it is referred to as Mass Damage.
Please mark me as Brainliest.The manufacturing overhead budget at Franklyn Corporation is based on budgeted direct labor-hours. The direct labor budget indicates that 3,000 direct labor-hours will be required in January. The variable overhead rate is $5 per direct labor-hour. The company's budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead is $43,140 per month, which includes depreciation of $3,620. All other fixed manufacturing overhead costs represent current cash flows. The January cash disbursements for manufacturing overhead on the manufacturing overhead budget should be:_______.
a. $54,520.
b. $58,140.
c. $39,520.
d. $15,000.
Answer:
Total cash disbursement= $54,520
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
The direct labor budget indicates that 3,000 direct labor-hours
The variable overhead rate is $5 per direct labor-hour.
The company's budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead is $43,140 per month, which includes depreciation of $3,620.
The depreciation expense is not a cash disbursement.
Cash disbursement:
Total variable manufacturing overhead= 5*3,000= 15,000
Total fixed manufacturing overhead= 43,140 - 3,620= 39,520
Total cash disbursement= $54,520
Tennill Incorporated has a $1,400,000 investment opportunity with the following characteristics: Sales $ 4,480,000 Contribution margin ratio 40% of sales Fixed expenses $ 1,657,600 The return on investment (ROI) for this year's investment opportunity considered alone is closest to:
Answer:
9.6%
Explanation:
Tennill incorporation has an investment of $1,400,000
Sales is $4,480,000
Fixed expenses is $1,657,600
The first step is to calculate the contribution margin ratio
= 40/100×4,480,000
= 0.4×4,480,000
= 1,792,000
The variable cost can be calculated as follows
=Sales-CM
= 4,480,000-1,792,000
= 2,688,000
Net profit = Sales-Fixed cost-Variable cost
= 4,480,000-(1,657,600+2,688,000)
= 4,480,000-4,345,600
= 134,400
Therefore the ROI can be calculated as follows
= Net profit/investment × 100
= 134,400/1,400,000 × 100
=0.096×100
= 9.6%
Hence the return on investment for this year's investment opportunity considered alone is closest to 9.6%
Flagg, Inc. records adjusting entries at its December 31 year end. At December 31, employees had earned $9,200 of unpaid and unrecorded salaries. The next payday is January 3, at which time $23,000 will be paid. Prepare the January 1 journal entry to reverse the effect of the December 31 salary expense accrual.
Debit Salaries expense $9,200; credit Salaries payable $9,200.
Debit Salaries expense $13,800; debit Salaries payable $9,200; credit Cash $23,000.
Debit Salaries payable $13,800; credit Cash $13,800.
Debit Salaries payable $9,200, credit Salaries expense $9,200.
Debit Salaries expense $13,800; credit Salaries payable $13,800.
Answer:
Debit Salaries payable $9,200, Credit Salaries expense $9,200.
Explanation:
Journal entry to reverse the effect of the December 31 salary expense accrual:
Date Journal Entry Debit Credit
Salaries payable $9,200
Salaries expense $9,200
Which one of the following statements is correct? A) The lessor is primarily concerned with returning the asset at the end of the lease term without incurring any additional charges. B) The lessor is primarily concerned about the use of the asset. C) If a computer manufacturer leased computers it built to others, it would be engaging in leveraged leasing. D) A firm should always purchase, rather than lease, any asset that has a projected positive salvage value at the end of the relevant period of use. E) Lessors provide a source of financing for lessees.
Answer: E) Lessors provide a source of financing for lessees.
Explanation:
A Lease is a form of financing because in financing, an entity provides funding in the form of assets whether cash or otherwise to another entity to allow them use to operate their business. The entity that was provided with funding will then pay a periodic payment as a way to pay off the funding.
This is what happens in leases. The Lessor is the owner of the asset and they lease it to the Lessee who then uses it and pays a periodic amount to the Lessor for using the asset.
The ONE correct statement about lessors, lessees, and leasing, is E) Lessors provide a source of financing for lessees.
A lease is a source of financing business activities. Returning or using the asset is not a concern of the lessor. The lessee and not the lessor engages in leveraged leasing. We cannot conclude that a firm should always purchase an asset with positive salvage value. Sometimes, a firm needs to lease its equipment or building.
Thus, the correct statement about lessors, lessees, and leasing, is Option E.
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Lerner had net income for 2016 of $104,000.Lerner had 32,000 shares of common stock outstanding at the beginning of the year and 48,000 shares of common stock outstanding at the end of the year.There were 5,000 shares of preferred stock outstanding all year.During 2016,Lerner declared and paid preferred dividends of $30,000.On December 31,2106,the market price of Lerner's common stock is $30 per share and the market price of its preferred stock is $57 per share.What is Lerner's price/earnings ratio? (Round the answer to two decimal places. )
A) 30.81
B) 11.54
C) 13.85
D) 16.22
Answer: D) 16.22
Explanation:
Price Earnings ratio = Market Value per share / Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share
[tex]\frac{Net Income - Preferred Dividend}{Average Common Stock} \\= \frac{104,000 - 30,000}{\frac{32,000 + 48,000}{2} } \\= \frac{74,000}{40,000} \\= 1.85[/tex]
Price Earnings ratio = Market Value per share / Earnings per share
= 30/1.85
= 16.22
On January 1, 2013, Ameen Company purchased a building for $36 million. Ameen uses straight-line depreciation for financial statement reporting and MACRS for income tax reporting. At December 31, 2015, the book value of the building was $30 million and its tax basis was $20 million. At December 31, 2016, the book value of the building was $28 million and its tax basis was $13 million. There were no other temporary differences and no permanent differences. Pretax accounting income for 2016 was $45 million. The tax rate is 40%. The journal entry to account for the temporary difference will include
Answer:
1.Dr Income Tax Expense 22
Cr Income Tax Payable 16
Cr Deferred Tax Liability 6
2.Net Income of Ameen in 2016 = $23
Explanation
1.Preparation of the appropriate journal entry to record Ameena 2016 income taxes
Calculation for Pretax accounting income
Pretax accounting income = $45
Less:Excess Depreciation as per tax = ($5)
($20-$13)-($30-$28)
$7-$5
=$5
Taxable Income = $40
Income tax for the year = 40 × 40%
Income tax for the year= $16
Calculation for Deferred Tax Expense for the year 2016
Deferred Tax Expense for the year 2016 = ($28 - $13) ×40%
Deferred Tax Liability= $15 ×40%
Deferred Tax Liability= $6
Calculation for Income Tax Expense
Income Tax Expense = $16 + $6
Income Tax Expense= $22
Therefore the appropriate journal entry to record Ameena 2016 income taxes will be:
Dr Income Tax Expense $22
Cr Income Tax Payable $16
Cr Deferred Tax Liability $6
2. Calculation for Ameen 2016 net income
Net Income
Accounting Income of Ameen = $45
Less: Total Tax Expense = ($22)
Net Income of Ameen in 2016 = $23
Therefore the Net Income of Ameen in 2016 will be $23
g Bumblebee Company estimates that 379,500 direct labor hours will be worked during the coming year, 2020, in the Packaging Department. On this basis, the following budgeted manufacturing overhead cost data are computed for the year. Fixed Overhead Costs Variable Overhead Costs Supervision $94,440 Indirect labor $174,570 Depreciation 73,320 Indirect materials 75,900 Insurance 25,560 Repairs 53,130 Rent 21,120 Utilities 94,875 Property taxes 20,880 Lubricants 37,950 $235,320 $436,425 It is estimated that direct labor hours worked each month will range from 24,900 to 36,900 hours. During October, 24,900 direct labor hours were worked and the following overhead costs were incurred. Fixed overhead costs: Supervision $7,870, Depreciation $6,110, Insurance $2,095, Rent $1,760, and Property taxes $1,740. Variable overhead costs: Indirect labor $12,544, Indirect materials, $4,500, Repairs $3,406, Utilities $6,545, and Lubricants $2,740. (a) Prepare a monthly manufacturing overhead flexible budget for each increment of 4,000 direct labor hours over the relevant range for the year ending December 31, 2020. (List variable costs before fixed costs.)
Answer:
Explanation:
Given that :
Bumblebee Company estimates that 379,500 direct labor hours will be worked during the coming year, 2020, in the Packaging Department. On this basis, the following budgeted manufacturing overhead cost data are computed for the year.
Fixed Overhead Costs Variable Overhead Costs
Supervision $94,440 Indirect labor $174,570
Depreciation 73,320 Indirect materials 75,900
Insurance 25,560 Repairs 53,130
Rent 21,120 Utilities 94,875
Property taxes 20,880 Lubricants 37,950
$235,320 $436,425
It is estimated that direct labor hours worked each month will range from 24,900 to 36,900 hours.
During October, 24,900 direct labor hours were worked and the following overhead costs were incurred.
Fixed overhead costs: Supervision $7,870, Depreciation $6,110, Insurance $2,095, Rent $1,760, and Property taxes $1,740.
Variable overhead costs: Indirect labor $12,544, Indirect materials, $4,500, Repairs $3,406, Utilities $6,545, and Lubricants $2,740.
The objective is to prepare a monthly manufacturing overhead flexible budget for each increment of 4,000 direct labor hours over the relevant range for the year ending December 31, 2020. (List variable costs before fixed costs.)
The monthly manufacturing overhead flexible budget can be computed as
follows:
Bumblebee Company
Packaging Department
Monthly manufacturing overhead Flexible
Budget For the year ended December 31,2017
Particulars Operating Capacity(Direct Labor Hours)
24900 28900 32900 36900
Variable Factory -
Overhead Costs :
Indirect labor 11454 13294 15134 16974
Indirect materials 4980 5780 6580 7380
Repairs 3486 4046 4606 5166
Utilities 6225 7225 8225 9225
Lubricants 2490 2890 3290 3690
Total Variable Factory-
Overhead Cost 28635 33235 37835 42435
Fixed Factory -
Overhead Cost :
Supervision 7870 7870 7870 7870
Depreciation 6110 6110 6110 6110
Insurance 2130 2130 2130 2130
Rent 1760 1760 1760 1760
Property Taxes 1740 1740 1740 1740
Total Fixed Factory -
Overhead Cost: 19610 19610 19610 19610
Total Factory -
Overhead Cost (A+B) 48245 52845 57445 62045
Differentiate between economic growth and economic development ?
Answer:
as a summary see the attached picture
Retain the small predictable layers of risk and transfer the unpredictable catastrophic layer of risk. Does this statement promote appropriate risk financing decision making
Answer:
Yes the statement does
Explanation:
Retaining small predictable layers of risk and transferring the unpredictable catastrophic layer of risk to a more capable body is a very good approach towards promoting appropriate risk financing decision making, this is because
Financial risk decisions are decisions taken between alternatives i.e risks associated with business activities . it is more appropriate to take alternatives with a predictable layer of risk,that way it would be easier for the management to handle the risk associated with it, while transferring the unpredictable catastrophic layer of risk to a more capable body ,like the Insurance companies .
List the five ways that contractual obligations may come to an end.
Answer:
1. Fulfillment of the contractual obligations by both parties.
2. Deliberate breach of contractual terms.
3. Prior written agreement to terminate the contract at a certain time.
4.When the contractual obligations are impossible to perform by a party
5. When a party discovers fraudulent activities or deceit within the contract.
Explanation:
1. The first way that a contractual obligation can come to an end is once they have been fulfilled by both parties. Once this happens, both parties are free from the contract and no longer owe each other any other obligation.
2. Once a party begins to break the terms of the contractual agreement, this can be seen as a breach of contract. Once this happens, the other party is no longer obliged to fulfill his/her own obligations within the contract.
3. Some contracts have a written agreement that describes situations in which the contract would be terminated automatically. This could be during pre-agreed conditions such as a global economic melt-down or a pandemic. Once these conditions are present, both parties can now be free of contractual obligations.
4. Once it is noticed that the obligations are actually impossible to perform, a party will definitely have to terminate the contract.
5. Once fraudulent activities are discovered within the terms of a contract by any party, the party is free to rescind the contract at any time. This could be lies, misinformation, and other misrepresentations of items within the contract.