An important corporate-level strategic decision is whether to pursue diversification, which involves moving into new lines of business. This activity is important because diversification is one of the key ways that companies grow revenues and/or reduce risks. The goal of this exercise is to challenge your knowledge of the different forms of diversification For each company example, select the type of diversification the statement best represents.
1. Luxury fashion brand Coach, Inc. acquired Kate Spade New York-another luxury fashion and lifestyle brand-in 2017. (Click to select)
2. Fast fashion retail giant, Zara is able to get designs from the catwalk to the retail store at incredible speeds. Zara can do this because it has acquired most of its supply chain, including designers, manufacturers, and distributors. Click to select)
3. Clorox Company, best known for bleach and cleaning products, purchased Burt's Bees, best known for its natural beauty and personal care products, in 2007 Click to select)
4. In 2018, Novartis, a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company, acquired Avexis, a clinical stage gene therapy company (Click to select)
5. In the 1930s, Mars Incorporated (maker of Snickers and other popular candies) purchased Chappell Brothers canned dog food company. Much of Mars' business today comes from pet food brands such as Whiskas and Pedigree. In 2017, Mars acquired VCA, a company that owns hundreds of dog day care facilities and animal hospitals, to add to its Mars Petcare portfolio Click to select)
6. In 2018, Boeing aerospace company announced its plans to buy KLX, a company that distributes aerospace fasteners and consumables Click to select)
1. Luxury fashion brand Click to select Vertical integration Unrelated diversification Related diversification (Click to select)
3. Clorox Companv. best

Answer:

1. Related diversification

2. Vertical diversification

3. Unrelated diversification

4. Related diversification

5. Unrelated diversification

6. Vertical diversification

Explanation:

Types of Diversification:

Vertical diversification: involves the addition or integration of new complementary products and services.  It looks like a forward and backward expansion.

Unrelated diversification: this involves entering into new related markets or adding unrelated products.

Related diversification: involves entering into a new business or market that is the same or related industry.

Government-wide statements report on assets and liabilities that are denied recognition on funds statements. Entrepreneurs Consultants, a state agency, was estab- lished to provide consulting services to small businesses. It maintains only a single general fund and accounts for its activities on a modified accrual basis. During its first month of operations, the association engaged in, or was affected by, the following transactions and events:
1. It received an unassigned grant of $100,000.
2. It purchased five computers at $2,000 each.
3. It paid wages and salaries of $6,000.
4. Itborrowed$24,000fromabanktoenableittopurchase an automobile. It gave the bank a long-term note.
5. It purchased the automobile for $24,000.
6. It made its first payment on the note—interest of $200.
7. It destroyed one of its computers in an accident. The computer was not insured.
a. Prepare journal entries in the general fund to record each of the transactions or other events.
b. Prepare a balance sheet and a statement of revenues and expenditures for the general fund.
c. Prepareagovernment-widestatementofnetposition (balance sheet) and statement of activities. These should be on a full accrual basis. Assume that the capital assets have a useful life of five years and that no depreciation is to be charged on the computer that was destroyed.

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The controller (money manager) for a small company puts some money in a bank account paying 3% per year. He uses some additional money, amounting to 1/3 the amount placed in the bank, to buy bonds paying 4% per year. With the balance of the funds, he buys a 9% certificate of deposit. The first year the investments bring a return of $785. If the total of the investments is $10,000 how much is invested at each rate?​

Performance Products Corporation makes two products, titanium Rims and Posts. Data regarding the two products follow:
Direct Labor-Hours per unit Annual Production
Rims 0.80 29,000 units
Posts 0.80 73,000 units
Additional information about the company follows:
Rims require $20 in direct materials per unit, and Posts require $18.
The direct labor wage rate is $16 per hour.
Rims are more complex to manufacture than Posts and they require special equipment.
The ABC system has the following activity cost pools:
Estimated Activity
Activity Cost Pool Activity Measure Estimated
Overhead
Cost Rims Posts Total
Machine setups Number of setups $ 34,310 100 100 200
Special processing Machine-hours $ 113,150 1,000 0 1,000
General factory Direct labor-hours $ 1,218,000 4,000 83,000 87,000
Exercise 4-8 Part 2
2. Determine the unit product cost of each product according to the ABC system.
Unit product cost of Rims
Unit product cost of Posts

Which of the following is not an example of a problem explained by agency theory?

A manager fires underperforming employees.

A manager takes few risks to ensure steady dividends.

A manager encounters a conflict of interest between their responsibilities to shareholders and their responsibilities to employees.

A manager protects her own job rather than the shareholder’s wealth.

​Inflation, nominal interest​ rates, and real rates. From 1991 to​ 2000, the U.S. economy had an annual inflation rate of around ​%. The historical annual nominal​ risk-free rate for this same period was around ​%. Using the approximate nominal interest rate equation and the true nominal interest rate​ equation, compute the real interest rate for that decade. What is the estimated real interest rate using the approximate nominal interest rate equation for that​ decade?

In 2009, Khalid was in an automobile accident and suffered physical injuries. The accident was caused by Rashad's negligence. Khalid threatened to file a lawsuit against Amber Trucking Company, Rashad's employer, claiming $50,000 for pain and suffering, $25,000 for loss of income, and $100,000 in punitive damages. Amber's insurance company will not pay punitive damages; therefore, Amber has offered to settle the case for $120,000 for pain and suffering, $25,000 for loss of income, and nothing for punitive damages. Khalid is in the 35% marginal tax bracket. What is the after-tax difference to Khalid between Khalid's original claim and Amber's offer

Beagle Corporation has 18,000 shares of $10 par common stock outstanding and 18,500 shares of $100 par, 6.75% cumulative, nonparticipating preferred stock outstanding. Dividends have not been paid for the past two years. This year, a $470,000 dividend will be paid. What are the dividends per share payable to preferred and common, respectively?

Shale Remodeling uses time and materials pricing. It is setting prices for next year using the following information: Labor rate, including fringe benefits$75per hourAnnual labor hours 6,350hoursAnnual materials purchase$1,206,250 Materials purchasing, handling, and storage$241,250 Overhead for depreciation, taxes, insurance, etc.$670,000 Target profit margin for both labor and materials 25% What should Shale set as the materials markup per dollar of materials used

Item1 1 points eBookAskReferencesItem 1 TB MC Qu. 06-91 The following information... The following information is taken from Reagan Company's December 31 balance sheet: Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,419 Accounts receivable 70,422 Merchandise inventories 60,362 Prepaid expenses 4,100 Accounts payable $ 14,950 Notes payable 86,638 Other current liabilities 9,500 If net sales for the current year were $612,000, the firm's days' sales uncollected for the year is: (Use 365 days a year.)

A machine makes three different components used in a gyroscope. Call these components A, B, and C. The following repeating schedule is used to make components: make 100 units of A, make 50 units of B, and then make 200 units of C. How many components are made in the production cycle

Fuente, Inc., has identified an investment project with the following cash flows.

Year Cash Flow
1 $ 1,090
2 1,320
3 1,540
4 2,280

a. If the discount rate is 7 percent, what is the future value of these cash flows in Year 4? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)
b. If the discount rate is 13 percent, what is the future value of these cash flows in Year 4? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)
c. If the discount rate is 22 percent, what is the future value of these cash flows in Year 4? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

2) Company issues
to invites its members to subscribe for its
Deposit scheme. (Advertisement, Circular, Newspapers)​

The wireless phone manufacturing division of a consumer electronics company uses activity-based costing. For simplicity, assume that its accountants have identified only the following three activities and related cost drivers for indirect production costs: Activity Cost Driver Materials handling Direct-materials cost Engineering Engineering change notices Power Kilowatt hours Three types of cell phones are produced: Senior, Basic, and Deluxe. Direct costs and cost-driver activity for each product for a recent month are as follows: Senior Basic Deluxe Direct-materials cost $25,000 $ 60,000 $135,000 Direct-labor cost $14,546 $ 3,762 $ 6,772 Kilowatt hours 230,000 220,000 100,000 Engineering change notices 21 20 69 Indirect production costs for the month were as follows: Materials handling $ 15,400 Engineering 99,000 Power 11,000 Total indirect production cost $125,400 1. Compute the indirect production costs allocated to each product with the ABC system. 2. Suppose all indirect production costs had been allocated to products in proportion to their direct labor costs. Compute the indirect production costs allocated to each product. 3. In which product costs, those in requirement 1 or those in requirement 2, do you have the most confidence

Various financial data for SunPath Manufacturing for 2019 and 2020 follow. 2019 2020 Output: Sales $ 300,000 $ 330,000 Inputs: Labor 40,000 43,000 Raw Materials 45,000 51,000 Energy 10,000 9,000 Capital Employed 250,000 262,000 Other 2,000 6,000 What is the percentage change in the energy partial productivity measure for SunPath between 2019 and 2020

During January 2018, the first month of operations, a consulting firm had following transactions:
1. Issued common stock to owners in exchange for $48,000 cash.
2. Purchased $12,000 of equipment, paying $2,400 cash and signing a promissory note for $9,600.
3. Received $21,600 in cash for consulting services performed in January.
4. Purchased $3,600 of supplies on account; all of the supplies were used in January
5. Provided consulting services on account in the amount of $38,400.
6. Paid $1,800 on account.
7. Paid $7,200 to employees for work performed during January.
8. Received a bill for utilities for January of $8,150; the bill remains unpaid.
What is the total expenses that will be reported on the income statement for the month ended January 31?
a. $18,950.
b. $10,800.
c. $9,000.
d. $19,550.

Problem 4-54 (LO. 4, 5) Linda and Don are married and file a joint return. In 2020, they received $12,000 in Social Security benefits and $35,000 in taxable pension benefits and interest. The applicable higher/lower bases for Social Security computations for married filing jointly are $32,000 and $44,000. a. Compute the couple's adjusted gross income on a joint return. $fill in the blank 7fe2a4f7afc4f82_1 b. Don would like to know whether they should sell for $100,000 (at no gain or loss) a corporate bond that pays 8% in interest each year and use the proceeds to buy a $100,000 nontaxable State of Virginia bond that will pay $6,000 in interest each year. Assume that their marginal tax rate is 12%. Although the interest received on the state bond is , it still is in modified adjusted gross income, impacting the taxability of the Social Security benefit. Their AGI would be $fill in the blank c572caf67feefd0_3 . c. In the preceding situation part (a), if Linda works part-time and earns $30,000, by how much would Linda and Don's adjusted gross income increase

Develop a scope statement for the project described in this post (Links to an external site.) that contains examples of all the elements. Assume that the big finale (with the first batch of invites) will occur in four weeks. Provide your best estimate of the dates for milestones. Project Scope Checklist:_________. 1. Project Objective 2. Product Scope Description 3. Justification 4. Deliverables 5. Milestones 6. Technical Requirements 7. Limits and exclusions 8. Acceptance Criteria

Calico Corporation produced 2,000 units in Job 903. The following data is provided for Job 903 for the year:

Direct materials used $2,300
Direct labor costs $700
Actual manufacturing overhead rate per direct labor hour $17.15
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate per direct labor hour $18.30
Direct labor hours used in Job 903 35
Direct labor rate per hour $20

Required:
What is the total cost of Job 903?

Name some of the faculties of Nepal Sanskrit University?​

An incomplete subsidiary ledger of materials inventory for May is as follows:
RECEIVED ISSUED BALANCE
Receiving Materials
Report Unit Requisition Unit
Number Quantity Price Number Quantity Amount Date Quantity Price Amount
May 1 285 $30.00 $8,550
40 130 $32.00 May 4
91 365 May 10
44 110 38.00 May 21
97 100 May 27
Required:
A. Complete the materials issuances and balances for the materials subsidiary ledger under FIFO.
B. Determine the materials inventory balance at the end of May.
C. Journalize the summary entry on May 31 to transfer materials to work in process. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
D. Explain how the materials ledger might be used as an aid in maintaining inventory quantities on hand.
Chart of Accounts
CHART OF ACCOUNTS
General Ledger
ASSETS
110 Cash
121 Accounts Receivable
125 Notes Receivable
126 Interest Receivable
131 Materials
132 Work in Process
133 Factory Overhead
134 Finished Goods
141 Supplies
142 Prepaid Insurance
143 Prepaid Expenses
181 Land
191 Factory
192 Accumulated Depreciation-Factory
LIABILITIES
210 Accounts Payable
221 Utilities Payable
231 Notes Payable
236 Interest Payable
241 Lease Payable
251 Wages Payable
252 Consultant Fees Payable
EQUITY
311 Common Stock
340 Retained Earnings
351 Dividends
390 Income Summary
REVENUE
410 Sales
610 Interest Revenue
EXPENSES
510 Cost of Goods Sold
520 Wages Expense
531 Selling Expenses
532 Insurance Expense
533 Utilities Expense
534 Office Supplies Expense
540 Administrative Expenses
560 Depreciation Expense-Factory
590 Miscellaneous Expense
710 Interest Expense
Materials Inventory
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A. Complete the materials issuances and balances for the materials subsidiary ledger under FIFO.
RECEIVED
ISSUED
BALANCE
Receiving Materials
Report Unit Requisition
Number Quantity Price Number Quantity Amount Date Quantity Unit Price Amount
May 1 285 $30.00 $8,550
40 130 $32 May 4
91 365 May 10
44 110 38 May 21
97 100 May 27
Points:
12 / 20
B. Determine the materials inventory balance at the end of May.
Points:
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A and B. Calculate the amount of each materials issue, using FIFO. In the Balance section, separate each different unit price and its quantity.
Journal
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C. Journalize the summary entry on May 31 to transfer materials to work in process. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
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C. Increase work in process and decrease materials for the total of issuances found in Req. A.
Final Question
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D. Explain how the materials ledger might be used as an aid in maintaining inventory quantities on hand.
Comparingquantities on hand as reported in the materials ledger with predetermined order points enables management to order materials beforea lack of materials causes idle time.

Who is the Father of accounting

From the following information, please prepare an Income Statement, Statement of Owner’s Equity, and Balance Sheet for the month of May of the current year.

Cash

$12,000



Accounts Receivable

16,000



Supplies

350



Equipment

16,500



Notes Payable



$13,000

Accounts Payable



12,000

S. Jones, Capital



18,000

S. Jones, Drawing

550



Service Revenue



6,000

Telephone Expense

350



Rent Expense

1,100



Advertising Expense

2,150





$49,000

$49,000

Pro-tech Software acquired all of the outstanding stock of Reliable software for $14 million. The book value of Reliable's net assets( assets minus liabilities) was $8.3 million. The fair values of Reliable's assets and liabilities equaled their book values with the exception of certain intangible assets whose fair values exceeded book values by $2.5 million. Calculate the amount paid for goodwill.

A pre-concert rehearsal is an example of

Media strategy

Marginal analysis

Quality control

Goodwill

Krumbly Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. At the beginning of the month, Department D's work in process inventory contained 2,000 units. These units were 100% complete with respect to materials and 40% complete with respect to conversion costs, with a total cost at that point of $13,600. During the month, conversion costs amounted to $8 per equivalent unit. If all 2,000 units are fully complete by the end of the month and transferred out of the department, the total cost of the 2,000 units transferred out will be closest to:

Imagine that after completing your economics course (you get an A, of course) you are at a family gathering. Your grandmother asks you about a news story she read this morning. The story explained that when the government adjusts Social Security payments for inflation, it generally uses the CPI-W, which is the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Because senior citizens spend a lot more than average on medical care, adjustments to their Social Security payments are not keeping up with their cost of living.
Last year I received $15,000 per year from the government. The story said that the CPI increased from 144 to 162. How much will I get this year?

1. What is the purpose of a bank statement?

In each of the following transactions ( a ) through ( c ) for Romney's Marketing Company, use the three step process illustrated in the chapter to record the adjusting entry at year-end December 31, 2015. The process includes (1) determining if revenue was earned or an expense incurred, (2) determining whether cash was received or paid in the past or will be received or paid in the future, and (3) computing the amount of the adjustment.

a. Estimated electricity usage at $450 for December; to be paid in January of next year.
b. On September 1 of the current year, loaned $6,000 to an officer who will repay the loan principal and interest in one year at an annual interest rate of 14 percent.
c. Owed wages to 10 employees who worked four days at $200 each per day at the end of the current year. The company will pay employees at the end of the first week of next year.

On January 1, 2021, Oliver Foods issued stock options for 47,000 shares to a division manager. The options have an estimated fair value of $7 each. To provide additional incentive for managerial achievement, the options are not exercisable unless Oliver Foods' stock price increases by 6% in four years. Oliver Foods initially estimates that it is not probable the goal will be achieved. How much compensation will be recorded in each of the next four years

The following data is available for Everest Company:
Credit Sales $1,702
Net Income $112
Total Current Assets $366
Total Current Liabilities $226
Accounts Receivable, current year $160
Accounts Receivable, prior year $156
Total Stockholders' Equity, current year $550
Total Stockholders' Equity, prior year $500
Retained Earnings, current year $366
Retained Earnings, prior year $346
Market price per share $50
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding during year 46
Required: Compute the following ratios:
A) current ratio
B) average collection period in days
C) return on stockholders' equity
D) price-earnings ratio
E) dividend yield