Answer:
outsource the accounting function to another firm
Explanation:
Based on this information regarding Marcus' situation, the best advice would be for him to outsource the accounting function to another firm. This is something that many individuals/companies do and will allow Marcus to focus all of his time and energy on what he is best at (which is helping his clients with their marketing challenges.) while at the same time making sure that the accounting tasks such as billing the clients are done quickly and correctly.
A global brand is a brand marketed under the same name in multiple countries with similar and centrally coordinated marketing programs. However, adaptations of global brands are made:________.a. if required by government regulations in the host market and for no other reason.b. only in its initial introduction into a market and only until the brand is recognized.c. by domestic competitors causing brand confusion and loss of market share.d. only when necessary to better connect the brand to consumers in different markets.e. when there is a serious drop in market share.
Answer:
Option (D) is the correct answer to this question.
Explanation:
Global brand adaptations are made except when necessary to better communicate the brand to consumers from different markets because it has a particular market image. Global brands are brands that are widely recognized around the world.
Companies which intend to create global brands must do the following:
Classify the perceived attractiveness of your product in each sector. Carry out studies of attitude and usage in each region you are planning to enter.Other options are incorrect because they are not related to the given scenario.
Jerome is shopping for work supplies; he purchases 5 binders, 7 pens, and 3 reams of paper. The binders cost $4.50 each; the pens cost $1.10 each; and the reams of paper cost $4.25 each. The sales tax for his purchase is 7.75%. What is the total cost of Jerome’s purchase?
Answer:
$46.278625
Explanation:
5 blinder = 5 x $4.50 = $22.5
7 pens = 7 x $1.10 = $7.7
3reams =3 x $4.25 = $12.75
Total cost before sales tax= $42.95
Sales tax = $42.95 x 7.75% = $3.328625
Total cost after sales tax = $42.95 + $3.328625
Total cost after sales tax = $46.278625
Rogers Inc. has provided the following data for the month of June. There were no beginning inventories; consequently, the direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead applied listed below are all for the current month.
Work in process Finished goods Cost of goods sold Total
Direct materials $2,380 16790 43930 $63,100
Direct labor 1710 16060 42020 $59,790
Manufacturing overhead applied 1520 9880 26600 $38,000
Total $5,610 $42,730 $112,550 $160,890
Manufacturing overhead for the month was underapplied by $1,000. The company allocates any underapplied or overapplied manufacturing overhead among work in process, finished goods, and cost of goods sold at the end of the month on the basis of the overhead applied during the month in those accounts. The work in process inventory at the end of June after allocation of any underapplied or overapplied manufacturing overhead for the month is closest to:
a. $5,570
b. $5,575
c. $5,645
d.$5,650
Answer:
d.$5,650
Explanation:
Rogers Inc.
Work in process Finished goods Cost of goods sold Total
Direct materials $2,380 16790 43930 $63,100
Direct labor 1710 16060 42020 $59,790
Manufacturing overhead
Applied 1520 9880 26600 $38,000
% OF OH Applied 1520/38000 9880/38000 26600 /38000
4% 26% 70%
Total $5,610 $42,730 $112,550 $160,890
Under applied 4% of 1000 26% of 1000 70% of 1000
Under applied 40 260 700
Total $ 5650 42990 113250
We find the percentage of the manufacturing overhead applied and multiply it with the under applied amount. Then we add the underapplied amount to the total to get the actual amount.
Review the "Types of Distribution Channels" study material. Explain why the selection of distribution channels is essential to a successful marketing strategy. Provide an example of a well-known company's distribution channels and defend their choices. In replies to peers, agree or disagree with their assessment and justify your response.
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Although the question does not provide a specific text, we can say that the selection of distribution channels is essential to a successful marketing strategy because that is how companies deliver their products to consumers. This is of key importance due to the fact that there are numerous competitors selling the same or similar products so the company has to be precise and effective in delivering the product to match the client's expectations.
One good example of a successful company would be Underarmour. This Maryland company sells its products through direct distribution, uses intermediaries and brokers, has open many outlets where the company sells direct to the consumer, and also sells products through e-commerce portals. You can find Underarmour apparel in big chain stores, fashion stores, the internet, and sports stores.
Faucet Company reported the following information for 2008: October November December Budgeted sales $620,000 $580,000 $720,000 All sales are on credit. Customer amounts on account are collected 50% in the month of sale and 50% in the following month. How much cash will Faucet receive in November
Answer:
Cash receipt for the month of November is $600000
Explanation:
The receipt of the cash will be such that the sales made in a particular month will be calculated half in the month of sale and half in the next month. Thus, the cash receipt from the accounts receivables for the month of November will be,
Cash received from the October sales = 620000 * 0.5 = $310000
Cash received from the November sales = 580000 * 0.5 = $290000
Total cash receipt in the month of November will be,
Cash receipt - November = 310000 + 290000
Cash receipt - November = $600000
Assume the profit margin is projected to increase to 9 percent while the dividend payout ratio remains constant. If sales increase by 12 percent, what is the projected total retained earnings (hint: add the additional RE onto the current RE)? Currently, the firm’s sales =$4,700, net income is $420, total assets=7890, dividends=125, A/P =790, LTD= 3130, and common stock=2780, and retained earnings =1190.
Answer:
The projected retained earnings are $1538.76
Explanation:
Profit margin=net income/sales
profit margin is 9%
sales growth rate is 12%
9%=net income/($4,700*(1+12%))
9%=net income/5264
9%*5264=net income
net income=$473.76
Projected total retained earnings=$1190+$473.76-$125=$1538.76
You are evaluating an investment that requires $2,000 upfront, and pays $500 at the end of each of the first 2 years, and an additional lump-sum of $1000 at the end of year 2. What would happen to the IRR if the annual payment at the end of the first year go down from $500 to $300 and the annual payment at the end of second year stays at $500
Answer:
The IRR decreases
Explanation:
The internal rate of return is the discount rate that equates the after tax cash flows from an investment to the amount invested.
To determine what happens to the IRR when year 1 Cash flow changes, we have to calculate the IRR in both scenarios.
IRR can be calculated using a financial calculator
IRR when year 1 cash flow in $500
Cash flow in year 0 = $-2000
Cash flow in year 1 = $500
Cash flow in year 2 = $500 + $1000 = $1500
IRR = 0
IRR when year 1 cash flow in $500
Cash flow in year 0 = $-2000
Cash flow in year 1 = $300
Cash flow in year 2 = $1500
IRR = -5.57%
The IRR decreases and turns negative
To find the IRR using a financial calacutor:
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 IRR button and then press the compute button.
I hope my answer helps you
All of the following are functions of the Federal Reserve System EXCEPT:______
a. providing a system of check collection and clearing.
b. lending funds to risky customers denied credit by commercial banks.
c. supplying the economy with fiduciary currency.
d. acting as the government's fiscal agent.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
The others are all bank actions. THe last one talks about spies.
On January 2, 2020, Bridgeport Company borrowed $174,000 from Lyon Country Bank. The terms of the loan agreement specified 4 equal annual payments at 4% annual interest. Compute the amount of each of these payments, assuming they begin on December 31, 2020.
Answer:
annual payment = $50,460
Explanation:
In order to solve this, we will use the formula for calculating simple interest on an invested amount over a period of time.
Simple interest = Principal × Rate × Time
Where:
Principal = $174,000
Rate = 4% = 4/100 = 0.04
Time = 4 years (4 annual payments)
∴ Simple interest = 174,000 × 0,04 × 4 = $27,840
Total amount to be paid = principal + interest
= 174,000 + 27,840 = $201,840
since 4 equal annual payments were made, the amount to be repaid is divided into 4. This is done as follows:
annual payments = 201,840 ÷ 4 = $50,460
A company had the following purchases and sales during its first year of operations:Purchases SalesJanuary: 10 units at $120 6 unitsFebruary: 20 units at $125 5 unitsMay: 15 units at $130 9 unitsSeptember: 12 units at $135 8 unitsNovember: 10 units at $140 13 unitsOn December 31, there were 26 units remaining in ending inventory. Using the perpetual FIFO inventory costing method, what is the cost of the ending inventory? (Assume all sales were made on the last day of the month.)
Answer:
Explanation:
FIFO inventory costing method uses the assumption that the first set of inventory is the first to be sold.
Purchase
Month Unit rate Cost
January 10 120 1200
February 20 125 2500
May 15 130 1950
September 12 135 1620
November 10 140 1400
Total 67
Sales (FIFO)
January 6 120 720
February 4 120 480
1 125 125
May 9 125 1125
September 8 125 1000
November 2 125 250
11 130 1430
Closing Inventory
May 4 130 520
September 12 135 1620
November 10 140 1400
3540
Steven has a typed copy of a contract, which he would like to have Thomas sign. Thomas, who needs glasses to read typing, doesn't want to sign until he has read the document, but Steven convinces Thomas to sign it anyway, because it is a "standard" contract for this type of situation. Is the contract which Thomas signed binding upon him?
Answer:
Yes, because he was negligent in not ascertaining its contents
Explanation:
Based on the information provided regarding the scenario at hand it can be said that Yes, this contract is binding upon Thomas because he was negligent in not ascertaining its contents. Each individual is responsible for completely reading and fully understanding the contents of the contract before they sign. Once an individual signs the contract it means that they fully agree with all that is specified in the contract and are held liable. Thomas should have waited until he had his glasses and read the contract before signing, regardless of what Steven had to say.
bartleby Bramble Co. uses the gross method to record sales made on credit. On July 1, 2020, it made sales of 59,000 with terms 2/10 n/30. On July 9, 2020, Bramble received full payment for the July 1 sale. Prepare the required journal entries for Bramble Co.
Answer:
Dr cash $57,820.00
Dr sales discount $1180.00
Cr accounts receivable $59,000.00
Explanation:
Since payment was made during the discount period,hence the payment received would have been net of discount of 2%.
Discount=2%*$59,000=$1180
cash received=$59,000-$1,180=$ 57,820.00
The cash would be debited to cash account and the discount would also b debited to sales discount with the full amount being being credited to accounts receivable.
Clothing Emporium was organized on January 1, 2021. The firm was authorized to issue 100,000 shares of $5 par value common stock. During 2021, Clothing Emporium had the following transactions relating to stockholders’ equity: Issued 30,000 shares of common stock at $7 per share. Issued 20,000 shares of common stock at $8 per share. Reported a net income of $100,000. Paid dividends of $50,000. What is the total stockholders' equity at the end of 2021?
Answer:
The total stockholders' equity at the end of 2021 is $250,000
Explanation:
In order to calculate the total stockholders' equity at the end of 2021 we would have to calculate the transactions relating to stockholders’ equity times the $5 par value common stock as follows:
stockholders' equity at the end of 2021=Issue of 30,000 shares*$5+Issue of 20,000 shares*$5
stockholders' equity at the end of 2021=$150,000+$100,000
stockholders' equity at the end of 2021=$250,000
The total stockholders' equity at the end of 2021 is $250,000
Assume the assembly division of Baxter Bicycles wants to buy 5,800 trailers per year from the trailer division. If the trailer division can sell all of the trailers it manufactures to outside customers, what price should be used on transfers between Baxter Bicycles's divisions
Answer: $104
Explanation:
The Trailer division has the capacity to sell ALL of its inventory to outside customers for a price of $104.
They will therefore transfer the trailers to the Assembly line at the same price of $104 that they charge outside customers because anything less would be a loss on profit that could have been made from selling the trailers outside.
This loss on profit would affect the entire Baxter Bicycles and not just the Trailer Division so it is better to sell and transfer at the same price.
Webster's Discount Appliances expects sales of $12,000, $15,000, and $25,000 during April, May, and June (big sale in June). To build business, Webster let's all customers buy on credit, and all do so. In the past, 20% of Webster's Discount Appliances sales have been collected during the month of sale, 65% are collected the following month, and 15% the month after that. If this trend continues, what will be Webster's total cash collections in the month of June
Answer:
$16,550
Explanation:
The computation of total cash collections in the month of June is shown below:-
Total cash collections in the month of June = (June sales × Percentage of collection) + (May sales × Percentage) + (April × Percentage)
= ($25,000 × 20%) + ($15,000 × 65%) + ($12,000 × 15%)
= $5,000 + $9,750 + $1,800
= $16,550
So, for computing the total cash collections in the month of June we simply applied the above formula.
11.Jones and company had a balance in their retained earnings account at the end of 2020 in the amount of 990,000. They have forecasted net income in 2021 in the amount of 350,000. They pay an estimated 40% of their net income in dividends. What will be the addition to retained earnings at the end of 2021. What will be the ending balance in retained earnings at the end of 2021
Answer:
$210,000 and $1,200,000
Explanation:
The computation is shown below:
Given that
Ending Balance in retained earnings = $990,000
Net income = $350,000
Dividend paid in 2021 is
= 40% of net income
= 40% of $350,000
= $140,000
So, the Addition to retained earning is
= Net income - dividends
= $350,000 - $140,000
= $210,000
Now the ending balance in retained earnings is
= Beginning balance in retained earnings + addition to retained earnings
= $990,000 + $210,000
= $1,200,000
Fill in the blank that completes the statement. Alonzo’s Crooked Cake Shop has had workers attempting to unionize in order to be able to work fewer hours per week. Alonzo’s argues in court that because there is only one other cake shop in the region, a strike and other union activities would disrupt competition in the cake business. Alonzo’s is using __________ to prevent union activities.
Answer:
Antitrust law
Explanation:
Alonzo is using antitrust law by arguing in the court that there is only one other cake shop in the region and a strike or union activities would disrupt competition in the cake business.
In antitrust laws, These laws promote vigorous competition and protect consumers from anticompetitive mergers and business practices.
A company received a bank statement showing a balance of $78,000. Reconciling items included outstanding checks of $2,400 and a deposit in transit of $9,400. What is the company's adjusted bank balance
Answer:
Adjusted Bank Balance = $85,000
Explanation:
Adjustment of bank balance is a bank reconciliation procedure, that is used to match the amount in the bank statement with the amount in the company's balance sheet.
To adjust the bank balance, particulars that need to be subtracted or added to the bank statement balance has to be identified and treated accordingly.
For this example, the adjusted balance is calculated thus:
Adjusted bank balance = (Bank statement balance) - (outstanding checks) +(deposit in transit)
Adjusted Bank Balance = 78,000 - 2,400 + 9,400 = $85,000
Note:
outstanding checks are subtracted because they are payments to be made made by the company, representing a liability to the company (payer)
deposit in transit is an income to the company that has not been credited yet, but that will be credited.
Felipe is an illegal immigrant seeking work in the U.S. He is hired by a small factory doing manual labor. When it is discovered that Felipe is an illegal immigrant:
a. Felipe can be deported, and the employer can be punished.
b. Felipe cannot be deported, and the employer will not be punished.
c. Felipe can be deported, and the employer will not be punished.
d. Felipe can be deported, and the employer can be punished.
Which of the following is true about the leveraging effect? Under economic growth conditions, firms with relatively low financial leverage will have higher expected returns. Under economic growth conditions, firms with relatively more financial leverage will have higher expected returns.
Answer: Under economic growth conditions, firms with relatively more financial leverage will have higher expected returns.
Explanation:
Under economic growth conditions, firms and organizations with more financial muscle usually have higher expected returns.
This Growth, is as a result of the change in the company's earnings, revenue, GDP or some other sources over a period of time (usually a year) to the next. This growth are usually not affected by inflation.
Liability policies, such as personal liability, professional malpractice, or business liability insurance, do NOT protect the insured against a. a personal injury on the insured's property, such as the mail carrier who slips and falls on the owner's sidewalk. b. intentional harm caused by the insured. c. someone injured by the insured away from home or business. d. claims for property damaged by the insured.
Answer:
b. intentional harm caused by the insured.
Explanation:
Liability insurance is a means to provide the insured party with some protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to people or property, covering both legal costs and any payouts for which the insured party would be responsible if found legally liable.
Note that there are two types of liability coverage: bodily injury and property damage. Most states in the US require liability coverages, subject to limits, which is the maximum amount the insurer will pay when the incident occurs. For example, a car accident can be expensive. This is why there is a limit of compensation which an insurer can offer.
McCoy Brothers manufactures and sells two products, A and Z in the ratio of 5:2. Product A sells for $75; Z sells for $95. Variable costs for product A are $35; for Z $40. Fixed costs are $418,500. Compute the contribution margin per composite unit
Answer:
Weighted average contribution margin= $44.29
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Sales proportion:
Product A= 5/7= 0.714
Product Z= 2/7= 0.286
Product A sells for $75; Z sells for $95.
Variable costs for product A are $35; for Z $40.
To determine the contribution margin per composite unit, we need to use the following formula:
Weighted average contribution margin= (weighted average selling price - weighted average unitary variable cost)
Weighted average contribution margin= (0.714*75 + 0.286*95) - (0.714*35 + 0.286*40)
Weighted average contribution margin= 80.72 - 36.43
Weighted average contribution margin= $44.29
You purchase a bond with a coupon rate of 8.6 percent, a par value of $1,000, semiannual coupons, and a clean price of $860. If the next coupon payment is due in three months, what is the invoice price
Answer:
The answer is $881.5
Explanation:
Solution
Given that:
The accrued interest is refers to the payment (coupon) for the time with the fraction of the time that has exceed since the last coupon payment.
Since we have a semiannual coupon bond, the coupon payment for six months is 1/2 of the annual coupon payment.
Three months has exceeded since the last coupon payment.
So the accrued interest for the bond is given below:
Accrued Interest = $86/2 * 3/6
= $21.5
Thus
The price (dirty) = Clean Price + Accrued Interest
= $860 + $21.5
= $881.5
Therefore the invoice price is $881.5
When a company borrows $150 million during the year and also repays $120 million of debt, the company can disclose the $30 million net amount as excess of borrowings over re-payments in the financing activities section of the statement of cash flows.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
Explanation:
Cash inflows and outflows for borrowing and repayment of debt are reported separately at gross amounts in the financial activities section of the cash flow statement.
When a company borrows $150 million during the year and also repays $120 million of debt. In this scenario, both amount of transaction (borrowing and repayment) will be reported separately at gross amount in the financial activities section of the cash flow statement.
If the unit price of inventory is increasing during a period, a company using the LIFO inventory method will show less gross profit for the period, than if it had used the FIFO inventory method.
a. True
b. False
A) I think the answer should be True
The law of demand is based on the observation that:________.
a. people buy less of a product when the product becomes less fashionable.
b. stores go out of business if they lower prices.
c. people buy more of a product when the price falls.
d. people are indifferent to price changes.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
its C because if the price goes down for a product then you buy more of something you wanted to get more out of.
Your parents are giving you $170 a month for 5 years while you are in college. At a 7 percent discount rate, what are these payments worth to you when you first start college
Answer:
PV= $8,586.15
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Cash flow= $170
Number of months= 5*12= 60
Discount rate= 0.07/12= 0.00583
First, we need to calculate the future value, using the following formula:
FV= {A*[(1+i)^n-1]}/i
A= annual deposit
FV= {170*[(1.00583 ^60)-1]} / 0.00583
FV= $12,169.53
Now, the present value:
PV= FV/(1+i)^n
PV= 12,169.53/(1.00583^60)
PV= $8,586.15
Depreciation associated with a project will: Answer A. cause incremental cash flows to increase B. only affect the fixed asset account as depreciation is a sunk cost C. have no effect on incremental cash flows D. cause incremental operating cash flows to decrease
Answer: A. cause incremental cash flows to increase
Explanation:
Incremental Cashflow (ICF) is the added cash that a company gets from embarking on a project which means that this Cashflow must be independent of expenses. If ICF is positive then the company will see it's Cashflow increase if they accept the project because it will contribute to their cash flow.
ICF is calculated from the Net Income of the project but seeing as Depreciation is a non-cash expense that is removed from the Income Statement. In calculating ICF it is added back as ICF deals with actual cash and Depreciation did not cost any actual cash.
More Depreciation therefore means an increase in Incremental Cash flow when it is being calculated from Net Income.
Condensed financial data of Bonita Company for 2020 and 2019 are presented below. BONITA COMPANY COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019 2020 2019 Cash $1,830 $1,180 Receivables 1,710 1,320 Inventory 1,590 1,920 Plant assets 1,890 1,710 Accumulated depreciation (1,220 ) (1,190 ) Long-term investments (held-to-maturity) 1,320 1,440 $7,120 $6,380 Accounts payable $1,190 $890 Accrued liabilities 210 260 Bonds payable 1,400 1,580 Common stock 1,940 1,660 Retained earnings 2,380 1,990 $7,120 $6,380 BONITA COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 Sales revenue $6,720 Cost of goods sold 4,680 Gross margin 2,040 Selling and administrative expenses 920 Income from operations 1,120 Other revenues and gains Gain on sale of investments 80 Income before tax 1,200 Income tax expense 550 Net income 650 Cash dividends 260 Income retained in business $390 Additional information: During the year, $70 of common stock was issued in exchange for plant assets. No plant assets were sold in 2020. Prepare a statement of cash flows using the direct method.
Answer:
Statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2020
Cash flow from Operating Activities
Income before tax 1,200
Adjustments for Non - Cash items :
Depreciation (1,220 - 1,190) 30
Gain on sale of investments (80)
Adjustments to Changes in Working Capital Items :
Increase in Receivables (390)
Decrease in Inventory 330
Increase in Accounts payable 300
Decrease in Accrued liabilities (50)
Cash generated from operations 1340
Income tax paid ( 550)
Net Cash from Financing Activities 790
Cash flow from Investing Activities
Purchase of Plant Assets (180 - 70) (110)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments(1,440 +80 - 1,320) 200
Net Cash from Investing Activities 90
Cash flow from Financing Activities
Repurchase of Bonds (1,580-1,400) (180)
Issue of Common Stock (1940 - 1660 - 70) 210
Net Cash from Financing Activities 30
Movement during the year 650
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the year 1,180
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the year 1,830
Explanation:
The Direct method has been used : This must show adjustment to the Income before interest and tax.
The Statement of Cash flows is prepared under the following headings :
Cash flow from Operating ActivitiesCash flow from Financing ActivitiesCash flow from Investing ActivitiesFrantic Fast Foods had earnings after taxes of $900,000 in 20X1 with 301,000 shares outstanding. On January 1, 20X2, the firm issued 32,000 new shares. Because of the proceeds from these new shares and other operating improvements, earnings after taxes increased by 28 percent. a. Compute earnings per share for the year 20X1. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) b. Compute earnings per share for the year 20X2. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
Answer:
A.$2.99
B.$1.15
Explanation:
Frantic Fast Foods
A.Computation of the earnings per share for the year 20X
Using this formula
Earnings per Share=Earnings after Taxes/Shares Outstanding
Let plug in the formula
900,000/301,000
=$2.99
The earnings per share for 20X1 will be $2.99
B. Computation of the earnings per share for the year 201X
Earnings after Taxes= 301,000 * 1.28 = 385,280
Shares Outstanding=301,000 + 32,000 = 333,000
Hence,
Earnings after Taxes/Shares Outstanding
385,280 / 333,000 = $1.15
Therefore the earnings per share for 20X1 will
be $1.15 .